The “Secret Trump voter phenomenon” did indeed exist. I had dismissed such a theory earlier in the campaign but observed too many examples of it in real time. This subtle behavior was notably present among millennial Trump supporters who chose to mind their Ps and Qs in the face of overwhelming disapproval from their peers.

Speaking of which, my numerous appearances on college campuses brought home what polls have shown: The millennial generation is more progressive than previous iterations of left-leaning young people. A “tolerance mantra” prevails here — most especially reflected in persistently permissive views on social issues. Interestingly, however, my aggressive condemnation of the academic anti-speech movement (“speech codes,” “trigger warnings,” “safe zones” etc.) was not met with the expected strong opposition. Most of the vitriol on campus was reserved for Donald Trump. Most-asked question: “What would Mr. Trump have to do for you to retract your endorsement?”