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Geoff Beattie, Professor of Psychology, Edge Hill University

Is there a tipping point for Trump supporters to stop backing him? Here's what the science says

Donald Trump has had some bad days recently, objectively speaking. A jury in New York found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation in a civil case brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll. This came on top of criminal charges related to a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels, and allegations of mishandling of classified documents. The shame of it all.

Just imagine what a die-hard Trump supporter might feel about this. Surely they must be having some second thoughts?

The night after the New York court case, Trump was back in action in a town hall meeting in New Hampshire. What would the reaction be? Some held their breath.

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