Trump didn't "build" a base, he and the GOP just manipulated what was already there. His supporters willingly drink the Kool-Aid fed to them daily by Faux News.
It won't end with Trump. His followers are brainwashed and will happily follow the next con man like sheep, just as they follow corrupt religious leaders. Not a critical thought in their heads. And anyone but a Dem.
Similar experience except I also contributed. A lot. No notification, just one day my posts never got comments or votes anymore. Filing multiple appeals has had no effect. I think I'm done. What a sleazy way to treat your active users (4 years, 13k karma).
And then the government will buy a 10% stake.