Trump Health Frenzy Exposes MAGA’s Cult-Like Loyalty

Amanda Marcotte argues that ongoing questions about Donald Trump’s health are less about the facts and more about a GOP‑wide impulse to canonize him as a god‑like figure. The piece contends this devotion helps explain why Trump maintains strong support among Republicans despite concerns about his cognition and fitness, framing it as part of a long running pattern of leader worship in the party. It notes historical comparisons to Reagan and Bush, cites polling showing continued GOP backing, and suggests the loyalty may endure until the dynamic serves voters’ interests—or until someone else can provide a substitute anchor for their devotion.