It was when we had a "politician" running who actually expressed his passion for America. I'd put Reagan in that category. w/o passion for a set of beliefs and principles and goals and vison, it's hard to garner support. Which is why having sloths like McConnell and McCarthy at the helm is so troubling.
The leftist Communist/media, level of hate for Trump has NEVER been seen in American history. So bad the FBI, CIA, DOJ, et al, attempted to criminally undermine, compromise and overthrow a presidential candidate, then as president of the United States.
Trump has all the right enemies for real good reason.