At some point a new group of organized criminals has either replaced or partnered with the "Republican Party." It seems this is partially for the Trump-aligned group to draw in votes and presumably corrupt or pressure the remaining "good guys" in the various government and political organizations.

Many of these moves and strategies make sense when viewed through the lens of organized crime shaking down companies, governments, private organizations, and such.

As to why they still have supporters - I can't really explain that aside from "they're hurting the right people."

As to why they still have supporters - I can't really explain that aside from "they're hurting the right people."

Don't underestimate how hard it is to admit you're wrong when you're strongly invested in an ideology which is:

I'm always correct, I'm always winning, I'm strong, I'm alpha and nothing is every my fault nor am I ever responsible for anything

I interact with MAGAs on Reddit, it's sadistic but I really cannot stop because I just cannot believe people believe in the things they do. All I can say is these people have really really bought the lies, hook line an sinker. It's dangerous and I don't see how it's going to change anytime soon. The only way I see the spell breaking is economic catastrophe, even then these people would believe it's not Trump's fault, or the current admins fault, it would be Biden's fault.