I think there was actually some research about how people often vote the psychopath into office and why that is. IIRC it's something about the belief that a strong leader is required and the fact that psychopaths often have great charisma.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/...ace-jobs-study
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/a...paths/260517/#
I'm not sure that's a good thing, but it's not like I would know how to change it. It seems a bit simple to say charisma makes you a good leader. Trump is an effective leader, but he's effectively leading people into their own demise, so....

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