Many on the "left" are fed up with progressive identity politics too, but they do not pivot to extremist ideology in the way that Republicans have. Trump's own

Many on the "left" are fed up with progressive identity politics too, but they do not pivot to extremist ideology in the way that Republicans have. Trump's own failings are too many and self-evident that bother enumerating here. But you claim Trump's followers should not be subject to an unfair caricature. Why not? Trump came out as a racist in 2011, and the last five years have been a horror show. They've had years to self-correct. There are no positive ways left to be a Trump supporter. Rural America used to be honest, hard-working, and moral. Now it's dishonest, lazy, and immoral. This is Trump's base. It's not their fault, but we should view them in mostly negative terms, just as we do with Islamic extremists in Europe (the only analog I can think of). Yes, I agree that progressive activists have too much influence given their small numbers. But it doesn't make sense for Republicans to complain about progressive activists because they have opted out of mainstream society. First alt news, then alt morality, and now alt reality.