1A 'If You Can Keep It': The Cracks In The GOP
Nov 24, 2025
Will Sommer, a senior reporter at The Bulwark, provides insights into the Republican Party's fractures since Trump’s 2024 win, particularly following Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes that mainstreamed extremist views. Kadia Goba discusses the sharp reactions from Jewish conservatives about rising anti-Semitism. Meanwhile, Andra Gillespie analyzes how GOP identity dynamics affect their messaging on affordability and intra-party conflicts, highlighting a possible turning point for the party's future.
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From Lockstep To Fractures
- The GOP showed unity immediately after Trump's 2024 win but has since developed visible fractures.
- Polling slump and internal fights have driven positioning and political warfare within the party.
Carlson Normalized A Far-Right Voice
- Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes normalized a far-right figure and intensified GOP tensions over antisemitism.
- Jewish conservatives reacted strongly because Fuentes' anti-Semitism conflicts with pro-Israel elements in the party.
Anti-Semitism's Deeper Roots
- Anti-Semitism in the GOP isn't new and predates MAGA, but recent events have made it more visible.
- The party now must reconcile alliances that brought power with strains that many find politically and morally problematic.
