What does it mean to be a “cult president”— one whose supporters will believe and trust him no matter what any other government officials, academics, journalists, politicians, and “professional” experts say? Donald Trump could at the very least be characterized as one of the few presidents with a cult of personality and a cult-like following. A dive into the Suffolk University/USA TODAY poll lets us see how and maybe even why. We’ll start with the broadest groups, and then gradually work toward the president’s most loyal following. CONTINUED
David Paleologos (Suffolk U.), USA Today
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