It’s no longer news when Donald Trump lies, breaks the law, or abuses his office for personal gain. These things still enrage Democrats, but among Trump’s base, they barely register.That’s because his supporters long ago made peace with who he is. They know he lies. They know he cheats. They know he’s vulgar and self-serving. But they also believe he delivered on issues they care about — whether it’s tax cuts, abortion, or simply blowing up a political system they believe failed them. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Join now to continue reading.Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more.If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.