I must admit - I don't understand Trump's appeal. I'm a liberal, in some sense - and I'd identify socially with classical libertarians. Economically I'm a supporter of demand side economics in the sense that Ayn Rand and Robert Heinlein espouse. So far I haven't been able to find any category or policy on which I align with Trump. Then again, I haven't been able to find any real depth on what Trump's policies are, so maybe I'm just missing something. Does anyone have any good references for his policy details, or could you explain some of the policies that influenced you to vote for him?
I think Trump's main appeal is not so much Trump the man, but rather that he represents a thumb in the eye to the amorphous "they" who, in ways big and small, foist frustration, joblessness, and are generally above the law and unaccountable. Trump stood as the only argument available to people who cannot seem to get traction for their concerns.
Trump's success in this election is in large part due to his willingness to recognize and speak out about the things that matter to a lot of normal people. (Whether he means it is a different question.)
Moreover, Hillary Clinton's ability to get away with breaking laws, as she obviously did; and connivance of the DOJ and others in getting her off the hook; those things amplified the frustration and gave Trump additional credibility.
It doesn't change how people think about him -- sexist, boorish, unfit -- but the opportunity to make a statement against the corrupt status quo outweighed it.