On social media, Americans wondered, according to USA Today, what led to false opinion polls, and pinned the reason down to what they called “the shy Trump voter.”
Why would someone be so secretive about their vote?
The concept of “Trump’s secret voter“It’s complicated, and mental health and sociology experts say people supposedly have “less” reason to be ashamed of publicly supporting Trump than ever before, especially since he already served one term as president and now will serve another, and he survived an assassination attempt that rallied him a lot of support. .
But in some places, announcing your intention to vote for Trump still carries “significant social risks,” especially in… Liberal societies.
Aside from this sentiment, people may not have wanted to talk publicly about their vote because they are simply tired of having to justify their views.
Psychotherapist Stephanie Sarkis says: “Many people have now reached the point where they prefer not to discuss politics, because it has become so polarized. We may be surprised by who voted for whom, and we all have different reasons for that. It may be due to a belief system, or Party affiliation“.
In addition, Trump is a controversial figure, and many people know the strong reactions his name alone can elicit, so they choose to avoid him as a topic of discussion with anyone.
“Trumpism has become a nickname,” says Matthew Dallek, a historian and professor of political management at George Washington University. “I imagine there are some Trump voters who are reluctant to publicly acknowledge their support for Trump.”
According to the newspaper, it is not necessary for everyone to vote For Trump Happy with the result today, we may find someone worried about the future.
In this context, Sarkis said: “As humans, we have difficulty dealing with ambiguity. There may still be some questions about what will happen, and as long as the political climate remains tense, many people will remain shy about their votes.”