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Similarly, rural voters feel disenfranchised and alienated from a political structure that marginalizes their interests, perceiving themselves as victims of the same "rigged" system that hunts Trump. Paradoxically, this shared perception of victimization is fueling a remarkable political realignment—one based not on traditional ideologies but on shared grievances.
The Irony of Weaponized Legalism: Strengthening the Opponent
This climate of legal and institutional attack appears to be backfiring against its architects. Instead of diminishing Trump, legal proceedings and verdicts against him are fueling his support, turning him into a martyr figure. The recent conviction, which many perceived as partisan and unjust, has only heightened his appeal across the ideological spectrum.