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Trump's Rhetoric Sparks Increased Prejudice Post-Election

2/24/2026

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After the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a study links U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric to increased prejudice.
Researchers found exposure to Trump's campaign language raised biases against Muslims and transgender individuals across political affiliations.
Participants rated 128 social groups before and after the election to measure changes.
Limitations include a predominantly White, female sample and a short evaluation timeframe, and future research will investigate mechanisms.

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Story summary

After the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a study links U.S. President Donald Trump’s rhetoric to increased prejudice.
Researchers found exposure to Trump's campaign language raised biases against Muslims and transgender individuals across political affiliations.
Participants rated 128 social groups before and after the election to measure changes.
Limitations include a predominantly White, female sample and a short evaluation timeframe, and future research will investigate mechanisms.