1. United States
2. Ariz.
3. Letter

Despite lacking personal faith, Trump aligned with conservative Christians who overlooked his immorality because he promised to defend their values. He became a symbol of vengeance, not virtue, exposing how power and tribalism trumped moral consistency. Trumpism thrives on denial—rejecting facts about race, gender, science, and change. His followers chose comfort over truth, embracing grievance instead of growth. Trump empowered them to believe lies, fueling victimhood and hatred. This mass denial corrodes democracy, driving voters to act against their interests just to spite perceived enemies.