It was never going to be over with the election defeat. It’s a cult, it does not operate in reality. Exactly like a narcissistic abuser, Trump will keep gaslighting his followers; if nothing else, to maintain control over them in case he wants them...
Also, it’s hard enough to get away from such a person when they manipulate you one on one. Imagine trying to turn your back on an entire movement. Chances are their entire social lives consist of this.
Can you imagine Trump passing up the opportunity to control a large number of such willing supporters? It plays to everything he is - and gives him a measure of actual power, too.
It was never going to be over with the election defeat. It’s a cult, it does not operate in reality. Exactly like a narcissistic abuser, Trump will keep gaslighting his followers; if nothing else, to maintain control over them in case he wants them...
Also, it’s hard enough to get away from such a person when they manipulate you one on one. Imagine trying to turn your back on an entire movement. Chances are their entire social lives consist of this.
Can you imagine Trump passing up the opportunity to control a large number of such willing supporters? It plays to everything he is - and gives him a measure of actual power, too.