I grew up in America and am an American citizen, pay American AND UK income tax( the USA taxes their citizens wherever they live), although I have now lived in Europe for twice as long as I ever lived in the USA. I have also just voted by absentee ballot, as have our dual citizenship children. Don't like some of what Hillary appears to have done but have not hesitated in casting my vote.
Trump, however, appeals to the disgruntled, older( but some younger Americans also like him), the limited in scope( but not necessarily in intelligence, sadly), the anti-government, anti-welfare, anti medicare, racist( but not always openly so) Americans who see themselves as anti-establishment. Watch clips of followers. Many are also women! What appeals, above all, is his wealth( he is mega-rich), a successful businessman( not that successful, but they do not examine his failures), a "celebrity", says what he thinks without filtering, appeals to those who HATE Obama, as well as Hillary. Remember that anything linked to "socialism" =communism in the eyes of the silent majority. They hate "foreigners", despite that fact that most of them started life as such!
I was gobsmacked when a former classmate( not a friend)from high school in NYC and a Trump supporter posted a link on FB with the BNP( not just UKIP). I have not yet blocked her because I want to see how she justifies such leanings.
The multitude of educated friends supporting Hillary( many of whom would have preferred the unelectable but lovely Bernie) all feel positive towards what will be the final result. BUT, I am wary because of what happened with BREXIT. There are many parallels, although many differences, as well. Admiration( of wealth and tax-dodging), fear, hate of the other, conviction of one's own superiority may win out. Let us hope the polls are right, but it isn't over until every vote is counted a d proven to be fairly done......
Wow! Sorry for this long diatribe. Have never submtted this much to GN!