Trump's Influence on Conservative Viewpoints and Republican Factionalism

The chapter explores the challenges of aligning with Trump for conservative perspectives, detailing frustrations over his lack of deep convictions and willingness to change stances based on personal threats. It examines how Trump strategically reshapes the Republican party by getting factions to compromise on core issues first, influencing groups like the pro-life movement and national security hawks. Additionally, the discussion covers evolving political communication strategies, the rise of identity politics, internalized Islamophobia within the Democratic party, and Biden's outreach to the progressive left.