In 2016 I could never understand the love affair folks had with Trump. I understood why they viewed Hillary in a bad light, but love Trump. No way. 8 years later, I still can’t fathom why so many put Trump on the pedestal. Again, I understand the part of a lot of folks not liking nor wanting Biden. That is normal politics for a sitting president with a very low job approval number.
Your explanation jgw probably comes the closest. But outside of the tax cuts, Trump didn’t accomplish a thing. At least legislative wise.