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The Cult of Denial: How MAGA Defends Trump’s Lies
At the heart of this phenomenon is a disturbing trend: the systematic denial of Trump’s falsehoods and the mental contortions his supporters perform to defend the indefensible.
The Cult of Denial: How MAGA Defends Trump’s Lies
When Donald Trump descended his gilded escalator in 2015, few could have envisioned the movement that would soon form around him. What began as a political campaign has since evolved into something far more entrenched — something resembling a cult, defined by unyielding loyalty and a willingness to reject logic, evidence, and objective reality. At the heart of this phenomenon lies a disturbing trend: the systematic denial of Trump’s falsehoods and the mental contortions his supporters perform to defend the indefensible.
The MAGA Playbook: Deny, Distract, Deflect
Trump’s post-presidency has been marked by a deluge of false claims — from insisting he remains the “rightful president” to portraying himself as the target of politically motivated legal battles. Yet, for his MAGA base, these fabrications are either overlooked, justified, or warped into alternative versions of the truth. Their…
