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This cohort, characterized by populist, anti-establishment sentiments, surged to support Trump massively in 2016 and 2020. However, many failed to turn out in key off-year and midterm elections when they weren’t motivated by Trump’s presence.
Rich Baris of the People's Pundit has long warned about this problem, emphasizing that if these voters don’t show up, Republicans will struggle—even if the party itself is trending in the right direction. Their skepticism extends beyond policy—they despise the establishment, foreign intervention, and globalist elites, but they need leadership that speaks directly to their concerns.