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My take:
Trump is the average Fox News viewer given power.
Emotionally Immature, intellectually lazy, lacking introspection-- Fox News is the honey pot they turn to for opinions because that is easier for them than going to therapy.
Trump is not only a Fox News viewer, he IS what is being viewed 24/7 on Fox News.
It's a narcissist's wet dream!
Not just that, but he is the mirror where all these viewers can gaze upon their morally depraved selves adoringly.
I am sure that is a big part of how they sell him. I have seen numerous interviews from Trump supporters that think they have some personal connection with the man.
This is secondary to giving him attention though. It was the media that not only breathed life back into the husk he was, but then kept the abomination of the soulless zombie businessman alive with constant support. It is not a coincidence or just media not being able to help themselves.
It was a coordinated effort that took an enormous amount of social currency to pull off. This was coordinated by a network of wealthy people who literally willed this to happen. These people are the real story. This is what we are really facing.