I can see why you m ay think that, given your beliefs.
But I look at this way, in a time where there's economic disparity/wealth gap, and times are changing in terms of demographics/racial/religious shifts in the US, people often look towards a negative, pessimistic leader that places the blame on others, deflecting from any inherent problems that may be present in that groups ideals....many inherently don't take blame for their own lack of success or lot in life, if some charming person is telling you i'ts not your fault, and they'll improve your situation......people start buying in.
Hitler, Mussolini, the Brexit movement is clearly a sign of this, Trump's popularity among many conservatives, the entire GOP policies based on fear (immigration, criminal justice, wars, terrorism) etc...
what you all demonic possession, I call 'Master Capitalizers of fear and doubt"