I guess I am just misunderstanding the word "support" in this context. When I hear the phrase, "I support the president," it seems like an endorsement or advocating for or promoting them/their ideas. I must be too hung up on the semantics of the statement when people really mean something else altogether.

I appreciate the quote from Theodore Roosevelt- that is exactly how I feel. It's our job as voters and members of society to pay attention and think critically about issues. In my observations, it seems like this doesn't happen enough.