Unfortunately, as with Obama’s run, Trump supporters aren’t interested in anything more than then what Trump proclaims now....quick to excuse him and cover for anything that sounds or looks unfavorable. He’s the “Tough Guy” they want and willing to let his past ride.
I read an article awhile back that explained how it is that hockey fans hate the other teams' bad-boy with a passion. But when a similar bad-boy is wearing their colors, they think he's the best thing since sliced bagels (and cream cheese).
Donald Trump is their teams' bad-boy.