George Conway, a prominent Republican figure known for his criticism of President-elect Trump, shared that he isn’t reacting as negatively to the election results as some may expect. In an interview on MSNBC’s “The Weekend,” Conway explained that the troubling aspect of the election was not particularly new, which is why he feels more calm about it than others might assume.
He pointed out that a consistent portion of the population, around 40 to 45 percent, would have supported Trump regardless of the circumstances. Conway suggested that even if certain issues, like the price of eggs, were not at the forefront, these voters would find something else to rally behind.
Conway reflects on swing state voters’ struggles with inflation as a factor in the election
Some of the votes for Trump, Conway acknowledged, stemmed from legitimate concerns, such as voters in swing states struggling with inflation. However, he also highlighted the role that misinformation plays among Trump’s dedicated supporters.
Conway emphasized that a large segment of Trump’s base consumes a self-curated information stream that feeds their beliefs in a way that is difficult to escape. This group, he noted, is often unaware of Trump’s actions, and when he behaves erratically or engages in inappropriate rhetoric, they simply tune out or change the channel.
As Democrats assess their losses in the election, many are questioning why they lost so many swing and split-ticket voters. Conway reflected that the key to understanding this election lies in focusing on the specific group of people whose votes truly mattered, leaving Washington to debate how and why these voters shifted.
