Trump's Unwavavering Faith: The Cult of Personality and the Republican Party The spectacle of Donald Trump headlining the Republicans' midterm convention serves as a stark reminder that loyalty to the former President has become an article of faith for many in his base.
This phenomenon raises questions about the role of personality cults in American politics and whether there's any limit to the extent to which partisans will overlook egregious behavior in their leaders.
Trump's enduring popularity is striking, particularly given its almost total insulation from criticism within his own party.