Good article.

"Prior to the lockdowns, I flew almost every week of the year, so I was approached by people who recognized me on a regular basis. Increasingly, I noticed that people would look around to see if anyone was within earshot and then tell me in almost a whisper: 'I support Trump' or, 'I'm a conservative.' The last time people looked around and whispered things to me was when I used to visit the Soviet Union."

Read, listen or watch here: https://dennisprager.com/column/i-now-better-understand-the-good-german/