Well, unless your base has been conditioned to accept whatever you say instead of paying attention to reality. Then you can completely contradict yourself and still get support, somehow.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crlx8w5wdl0o

“When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on day one.” Aug 2024

“They’re dying, Russians and Ukrainians. I want them to stop dying. And I’ll have that done - I’ll have that done in 24 hours.” May 2023