New study indicates populist attitudes are associated with gullibility

"Accordingly, populist attitudes are empirically related with the belief that simple solutions exist for complex societal problems," wrote the researchers. "Paradoxically, this clear-cut worldview that characterizes populist attitudes is likely associated with an increased confidence in the veracity of their cognitions and beliefs—and with it, increased gullibility."

https://www.psypost.org/2022/03/new-study-indicates-populist-attitudes-are-associated-with-gullibility-62715