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Donald Trump’s supporters on Reddit explain why they support Trump — and it’s fascinating

by German Lopez

Why do people support Donald Trump? It’s a question on the mind of many Democrats and Republicans as the billionaire continues performing well in the polls despite many, many outrageous comments.

Redditor Too_Hot_To_Handle_ posed the question to Trump supporters on Reddit, asking, “This isn’t a sarcastic why, I am really ignorant to most non-civil issues when it comes to candidate platforms. So why do you want Trump?” The explanations ranged from support for nationalism to enjoying the chaos that a Trump presidency could bring.

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“He’s the only semi-nationalist politician in the US”

Comment from discussion [Serious] Redditors who want Trump to become president, why?.

“He’s honest”

Comment from discussion [Serious] Redditors who want Trump to become president, why?.

Comment from discussion [Serious] Redditors who want Trump to become president, why?.

Comment from discussion [Serious] Redditors who want Trump to become president, why?.

Some men just want to watch the world burn

Comment from discussion [Serious] Redditors who want Trump to become president, why?.

Comment from discussion [Serious] Redditors who want Trump to become president, why?.

Comment from discussion [Serious] Redditors who want Trump to become president, why?.

Comment from discussion [Serious] Redditors who want Trump to become president, why?.

Some of Trump’s supporters were from outside the US

Comment from discussion [Serious] Redditors who want Trump to become president, why?.

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