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Why Most Americans Chose Trump in the 2020 Election: A Candid Look

The election results are clear: Donald Trump won the presidency, Republicans held the Senate, and they might keep the House. I voted for Kamala Harris and Democrats across the ballot, so this wasn’t my preferred outcome. But I get why most Americans made this choice. In this post, I’ll break down the key reasons that resonated deeply with voters — and why, at one point, I nearly considered voting Republican myself. Why I Nearly Voted Republican Before Biden stepped down, I was genuinely on the verge of voting Republican. Had Trump not been the candidate, I’m almost certain I would have. Here’s what drove me — and likely many others — toward the Republican ticket. 1. Ideology Overload I respect individual freedom and people’s right to choose their gender, religion, race — you name it. But respect goes both ways. Supporting individual choice shouldn’t mean pushing ideology onto those who may not agree. Take Pride Month, for example. Imagine if there were a “Straight Catholic Month” every