People have short memories. With few exceptions, many looked at the 'experienced' GOP primary line up and felt Trump wasn't so bad after all compared to most of the rabid ideologues.
Even now, we should pray for Trump's continued good health. If he were to be replaced by Pence, that will set America back to the stone age. Many may not be aware that Pence is the No 1 favorite of the Koch brothers in implementing the Koch ideology.  Given a solid 2-term mandate Pence will make sure that the new supreme court will robustly reverse Roe v Wade, Brown V Board of education and many other key progressive 20th century initiatives.  At least with Trump, we know his only ideology is to make the Trump brand great again. I for one can live with that as compared to the Koch ideology.