Support of authoritarians depends on perceived strength

The low attendance at the "super-rally" in Tulsa (100,000 predicted, 6,000 attended), along with snubs from former allies, removes Trump's mask of power. Even his most irrationally fervent supporters may drift away, unwilling to associate with a proven loser. While many people (including many Americans) are drawn to authoritarian power, they will only do so if their figurehead appears strong.

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