I don't think this is representative of what's going on inside their heads. For sure it's the conclusion anyone applying critical thinking would come to, but th

I don't think this is representative of what's going on inside their heads. For sure it's the conclusion anyone applying critical thinking would come to, but that's not what's actually happening. What I hear when I ask is things like "oh I don't really like him myself, but he sure told them what's what" or "I think he's an idiot, but 100% better than those liberal criminals". In summary, the fact that Trump is a buffoon is fully accepted by most supporters, but for various reasons they prefer that to the alternative (that they perceive is available).