It's more the way the system is stacked I'm led to believe. The mathematics just favour Trump.
And of course he's created a really hard core cult who, it seems, will gladly self-immolate if it means hurting a few "Libtards" whilst doing so.
I listen to lots of discussions amongst US people. Because the hobbies I'm involved in mean I've accumulated a lot of US friends and acquaintances (online and many whom I've met in person). Jesus you think we're entrenched. They can be utterly astonishing.
What I do think it achieves is a broader understanding of US people. Had a guy over a couple of years back to stay. A proper Texan 'gun nut'. But, when you have an adult discussion with him on that particular subject you get to hear a point of view which you might or might not agree with. But you get better understanding of how they see things.