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The Debate Is Over: Donald Trump Owns The Republican Party

May 13, 2021

Gerald Seib, Executive Washington Editor at The Wall Street Journal and author of "We Should Have Seen It Coming," discusses the Republican Party's transformation driven by Donald Trump. He reflects on the expulsion of Liz Cheney and the rising tensions between Trump loyalists and traditionalists. The conversation dives into Trump’s unyielding influence post-January 6th, examining how his leadership has reshaped party dynamics and voter perceptions. Seib also explores the ideological shift from Reagan-era values to today’s populism, questioning the party’s future.

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Intro

2min

Trump's Unyielding Grip on the Republican Party

2min

Divisions Within the Republican Party Post-January 6th

3min

Trump's Influence on GOP Dynamics

5min

The Transformation of Republican Ideology: From Reagan to Trump

4min

This week, House Republicans voted to expel Rep. Liz Cheney from party leadership after the Wyoming congresswoman repeatedly called out former President Trump's false claims about the 2020 election.

Republican Congressman John Curtis of Utah told NPR the party's decision had nothing to do with her opposition to the former President.

The fracture reminds Wall Street Journal Executive Washington Editor Gerald Seib of another era when Republican leadership tried to capture and control a growing political force: the tea party. Seib is the author of We Should Have Seen It Coming: From Reagan to Trump — A Front-Row Seat to a Political Revolution.

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