The United States is not homogeneous, and the current government does not reflect the will of 100% of the people. It is entirely possible for one fraction of t

The United States is not homogeneous, and the current government does not reflect the will of 100% of the people. It is entirely possible for one fraction of the population to be concerned about spreading extremism while another fraction does as you describe. If you assume that the people of a nation stand in line behind those in charge, you will be continually surprised.