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Is Trump's Nomination Now Inevitable?

May 22, 2023

Astead W. Herndon, a national political correspondent for The New York Times and host of The Run-Up, discusses the intriguing dynamics of the Republican Party as Trump appears to be cementing his path to the 2024 nomination. He analyzes the impact of the midterms on Trump's influence and the tensions between his base and establishment figures like Ron DeSantis. Key issues include Trump's handling of legal battles, the atmosphere at CPAC, and the challenges DeSantis faces in attracting a diverse coalition while competing with Trump's established narrative.

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Intro

2min

Trump's Influence and GOP Dynamics Post-Midterms

19min

Voices at CPAC: Trump and His Base

4min

Trump's Base: Loyalty Amid Division

5min

Navigating Trumpism: DeSantis' Dilemma

6min

Trump's Legal Battles and Political Dynamics

5min

Update on the 2024 Campaign and International Developments

3min

Voters in the 2022 midterms seemed to send a clear message — a rejection of Trumpism and extremism. And yet it appears increasingly likely that he will win the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election.

Astead W. Herndon, a national political correspondent for The Times and the host of the politics podcast The Run-Up, explains what has shifted in Republican politics so that Mr. Trump’s nomination could start to seem almost inevitable.

Guest: Astead W. Herndon, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

To some Republicans and Democrats, the charges brought against Mr. Trump in New York appeared flimsy and less consequential than many had hoped. To others, the case had the potential to reverberate politically.
In a phone call with top donors, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida privately argued that Mr. Trump couldn’t win in the general election. Mr. DeSantis is expected to officially enter the presidential race next week.

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