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There is still widespread denial about this among Democrats, a lot of talk about how Trump's base is wealthy contractors, car dealers etc.

Yes, many of Trump's most ardent supporters are of that type. But where he *expanded* the GOP base, where Democrats lost support, was lower… https://t.co/gUse66P2de

— Alec MacGillis (@AlecMacGillis) January 20, 2026