How the defense of Trump foretells a possible new GOP era of extremism
There's a strong political case for
Republicans to ignore Donald Trump halfway through a midterm primary season that's seen his influence over voters wane. But as the
January 6 hearings hit prime time, the
ex-President's thunderous demands for loyalty and the hunger for power of his acolytes in the
House mean that's not an option.
Trump's demand for, and the
GOP's willingness to offer, a robust defense into what are expected to be damaging details of his complicity in a coup attempt are deeply revealing about his future political intentions and the
former President's control over his party. The evolving plan to hit back against the committee on behalf of
Trump also exposes the
hypocrisy and the ambition of key
House Republican leaders who whitewash
Trump's role in the history of the
January 6, 2021, insurrection to advance their own careers.
