They were convinced to hate their own countrymen worse.

Fascists hate Communists, but love other fascists.

For many, they seek the easiest option.

They oppose what they’re told is “wrong”. However, tell that person that you could escalate a war that’ll last a generation, or let your friend surrender and die to shut Russia up, they’ll take the option that turns the sad Ukraine news off and puts the attention back on them.

To the average Trump voter, the government should stfu about Ukraine and Palestine, and focus on the very important fact that things cost too much.