Republicans would rather self-destruct than save themselves from Trump | Sidney Blumenthal
Summary
President Trump supported candidates in the Indiana primaries who defeated some established Republican legislators. Despite his continued influence over his core supporters, the Republican Party is facing significant challenges, and some Democrats are winning key races. Republican leaders have also proposed spending $1 billion on security improvements for Trump’s ballroom, raising concerns about priorities and party unity.Key Facts
- On May 5, in Indiana primaries, five of seven Trump-backed candidates defeated Republican state legislators who opposed Trump’s redistricting plans.
- Trump’s support remains strong among a small group of loyal voters known as MAGA supporters.
- A Democrat won a key Michigan state senate seat by 20 points, showing growing Democratic strength in some areas.
- Republican leaders proposed $1 billion to improve security for Trump’s large ballroom, a project Trump initially said would be funded by corporate donors.
- The White House grounds have suffered damage, including the removal of historic trees and gardens, under Trump’s presidency.
- Republicans in Congress did not support a Democratic resolution condemning Trump’s pardon of nearly 1,600 January 6 insurrectionists.
- Some Republican leaders have aligned closely with Trump, limiting their ability to act against him.
- During Trump’s first term, key advisers like Rex Tillerson and James Mattis tried to restrain some of Trump’s actions in foreign policy.
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