Authoritarianism serves as a pathway between watching television and the level of support for Donald Trump, according to new research published in Public Opinion Quarterly. In other words, watching television can indirectly influence support for Trump by shaping or reinforcing authoritarian beliefs and attitudes in individuals. Many critics have accused Trump of displaying authoritarian tendencies, and research suggests that support for him during the primary campaign was primarily driven by authoritarianism. Polls and surveys have shown that authoritarianism, rather than factors like educatio...
