Williams rejects excuses that djt voters were misled or ignorant, by pointing out that his history, e.g., bankruptcies, reality TV persona, and post-2020 election coup attempt, was all publicly well-known. He argues that Americans, "are not children" but "fully realized human beings" who consciously endorsed djt's well-known bad behaviors and performance while in office.
For example, economic growth under djt mirrored Obama’s presidency and lagged behind Biden’s, but his trade wars harmed farmers. He also claims that djt’s appeal stems from a "creed of cruelty," with supporters motivated by resentment toward perceived elites and a desire to retaliate against political opponents. Also well-known was djt’s admiration for Putin, hints at a third term, and disregard for legal norms. All of that is framed as threats to democracy and democratic institutions.
Q: Do djt supporters bear more moral responsibility than djt and MAGA?