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Context doesn’t contradict prophecy.

They believed he offered a much better option; that he was more closely aligned with their values, than the alternative.

It depended on prophecy. And no, they did not have to let go of everything they knew and expected.

“In your personal study of God’s Word, don’t take shortcuts. Put in the time. Do the work.” - Darrell B. Harrison

Paul’s instruction is for Christians / believers, not for you. You aren’t bound by scripture. What unbelievers do or don’t do is outside of Paul’s / my arena. Whether you criticize him or not is completely up to you to decide.

No. For example, a local city government proposes to raise property tax rates. There is no prohibition against criticizing the Mayor and City Council for proposing an increase in the tax rate. If the tax rate is nevertheless passed / approved through the mechanism prescribed by law, then the...

If President Trump requires them to do something which God prohibits them to do, then they shouldn’t do it.

No. Christians are to obey the government authorities except when those authorities ask (or require) them to do something which is contrary to what God requires of them. I offered you a couple of examples.

You’re misapplying scripture. Paul’s concern is with how Christians are to live under government by the nations of the world. Whether politicians like it or not is immaterial.

Paul wasn’t writing to politicians.