5 reasons why 40 million voters will still vote for Donald Trump

(Baonghean.vn) - Despite the sexual assault allegations from the 2005 tape and recent unfavorable developments, analysts say Republican candidate Donald Trump still enjoys strong support from at least 40 million American voters. Here are 5 prominent reasons:

1. “Benefit” Americans through trickle-down economics

Mr. Trump ran his campaign with his own money and represented the antithesis of “politician-speak.” Millions of Americans saw his business “success” as a form of power that would ultimately benefit them.

Donald Trump still has a lot of support despite recent negative developments. Photo: Getty

Although Mr. Trump refuses to disclose his income and openly admits to taking advantage of tax loopholes, many people see in him his business success and respect it.

2. Bring better trade deals and negotiations to the US

Mr. Trump has often called the North American Free Trade Agreement, signed by former President Bill Clinton, a “disaster.” He has also proposed a 45 percent tariff on Chinese imports and a halt to American companies moving overseas to create jobs at home.

Diana Owen, a professor of media, culture and technology at Georgetown University and author of several books on politics including American Government and Politics in the Information Age, said trade was one of the issues that really “hit home” with Trump voters.

3. Embrace Republican Values

Although a former Democrat, Mr. Trump has tried to adopt Republican views on taxes, guns, abortion and immigration. He has also been endorsed by the Family Research Council and the National Rifle Association.

Geoffrey Skelley, Sabato's editor of Crystal Ball at the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, said the candidate could do a good job and meet the expectations of most voters by taking a pro-life and anti-gay marriage stance.

4. Anti-immigration and anti-refugee views

He has repeatedly declared to crowds that he wants to build a wall to keep out immigrants, while also pledging to tighten border security, carry out "extreme vetting" of Muslim and Syrian refugees, and prevent illegal immigration.

5. Difference

Donald Trump is known as a businessman, a celebrity, appearing as the host of the famous American show “The Apprentice” and the owner of the Miss Universe pageant.

His slogan: “Make America Great Again” hit the voters' concerns about the country's future.

As a Republican candidate, breaking the traditional image of a politician, being straightforward, honest…, his “different” approaches helped create success throughout the primary election process.

Thanh Hien

(According to Independent)