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In reply to the discussion: The straw that broke the camel's back. [View all]markpkessinger
(8,392 posts)I have numerous Trumpers within my family, and judging from their reactions to the alleged comments about fallen veterans, it appears they are simply ratcheting up their own denialism. One relative, to my astonishment, actually said: "He never said that, and never would! Another outright lie to encourage hatred!" This despite the fact that the story has been confirmed by several other news outlets, and despite the fact that it is thoroughly consistent with many of Trump's past remarks.
These folks -- most of them, anyway -- are thoroughly ensconced within their bubble, and are not likely to come out of it, in part because they have made such a deep emotional investment in Trump that it has become impossible for them to admit to themselves that they were wrong.