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The linked article says, "Only two of the variables I looked at were statistically significant: authoritarianism, followed by fear of terrorism, though the former was far more significant than the latter." It does not say all Trump supporters share one trait.

Also, we live in an era dominated by partisan/sectarian authoritarian paradigms. Voters have a "choice":
1) religious charlatans demanding more power for themselves on behalf of their imaginary friend (Allah, Jehovah, whatever);
2) corporate spokesmen demanding more power for themselves on behalf of their sponsors (Obamneycare, Booz Allen Hamilton, whatever);
3) a guy who speaks for himself, and says he'll keep out the most lethal terrorists.
In that light, the appeal of perceived anti-establishment insurgents Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump makes more sense. As between Putin's candidate (Trump) and the Saudi sponsored candidates (almost everyone else), Putin's Russia seems somewhat less authoritarian than Saudi Arabia.

Remember folks, the MSM-Establishment Square Dance:

"Grab Your Partner, Think like this,
Don't vote for the Radical,
Life is Bliss!

Now go for Immigrants, Deregulate
Vote for so-and-so,
Or you're an ingrate!"

(Fun fact: least favorite but official part of the NYC School Curriculum in the 80s. "Teacher, why can't we put on Whodini and breakdance?")

Trump's GOT DIS!