Well, when you read the numerous articles coming out about why people voted for Trump, you pretty much have to come to this conclusion. Maybe smug and condescending, but read for yourself here and here. There’s not a lot of reasoned conclusions in these statements. Many were Clinton-haters who who figured after 25 years of smoke there had to be fire, and voted for DT on a lick and a promise. Like when you close your eyes, cross your fingers, and hope for the best.
ETA: From another thread-