Ask Hillary and the DNC who helped elevate Trump what happened.
I'd say that shit backfired.
But what made people elect a guy like Trump? Could it have been a rebuke of "progressive" policies, a disdain for Hillary or all of the above?
From what Ive seen those that are easily manipulated voted for him. Many thought he was a good business man. Many saw his reality show. He was up against Hillery. What more needs to be said.