The lovable orange man from Florida arouses two emotions….you either hate him or you love him….and those are the only two emotions that this man can muster from the American public.

I know why I dislike the man and his policies….I am sure you know why as well….but what about all those millions that adore the man?

Why?

There is one possibility…..according to one website…..

Donald Trump faces three separate indictments — over 70 criminal and felony counts — with additional charges likely to come in the days ahead.

But more stunning than the unprecedented legal cases against the former president is that Trump stands a solid chance of being re-elected president of the United States in 2024.

In most democracies, someone facing serious legal proceedings would not be able to run for office due to constitutional barriers or the inability to be nominated by a political party. Although ex-leaders in other nations are investigated, prosecuted and sometimes even jailed, they very rarely return to power.

What accounts for Donald Trump’s continuing appeal to many American voters?

American presidents have always been seen to be exceptional individuals. The myths around U.S. presidents are large and grow over time.

George Washington’s bravery and leadership ensuring victory during the War of Independence. Abraham Lincoln’s honesty and idealism prevailing during the Civil War. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s vision and determination defeating both the Great Depression in the 1930s and the Axis powers during the Second World War.

Even for a presidency deemed less than successful, post-White House actions — as demonstrated by Jimmy Carter’s human rights activism — can redeem a legacy and elevate the former president to near mythic status.

Being a typical or average politician running for president will not entice political donors, supporters and voters. Instead, Americans like to believe their presidential candidates have fought their way to the party’s nomination and to election day.

The Secret Reason Millions of People Love Donald Trump

Personally I think the author is a bit too poetic….or maybe a bit romantic…..

I think millions love him because he voices their deep hatred for others….voices they had not dared utter in the past….but now that gate is open and I do not think it will ever completely shut ever again.

Even conserv scholars are saying that Trump is not qualified under the 14th amendment….

A pair of conservative legal scholars argue in a newly released paper that, under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, former President Donald Trump is disqualified to hold office again, echoing a case long made by progressive experts and watchdogs.

In an in-depth analysis of Section 3, William Baude of the University of Chicago and Michael Stokes Paulsen of the University of St. Thomas contend that the clause “remains of direct and dramatic relevance today” even though it arose from “a particular historical situation and acute problem arising in the aftermath of the Civil War”—namely, the decision by Southern states to send supporters of secession and rebellion to Congress.

“Fast-forward a century and a half. The events surrounding efforts to overturn the result of the presidential election of 2020 have sparked renewed scholarly, judicial, and political interest in Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment,” noted Baude and Paulsen, both active members of the right-wing Federalist Society. “Several of the people involved in these events—most notably the defeated president, Donald Trump—had previously taken oaths to support the Constitution.”

“If they engaged in or gave aid and comfort to an insurrection against the constitutional government,” they added, “Section 3 would appear to bar them from holding office again.”

https://www.commondreams.org/news/conservative-scholars-trump-disqualified

Of course these scholars are in a vast minority because most confessed conservs will bow down and kiss the feet of Donald the Orange.

Why?

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