The Republican Party has experienced significant division under Donald Trump, driven by his populist rhetoric and a departure from traditional conservative principles, as reported by OKMagazine.com. This schism reflects a broader ideological struggle.
Conservative writer Charles C.W. Cooke recently took aim at leaders within the Republican Party, making the case that such leaders don’t truly prioritize winning elections. “And, frankly, I have seen nothing from the rah-rah-rah wing of the GOP in recent years that suggests that it minds one way or the other if the party wins, loses, ties, or disappears bubbling into the sea,” Cooke said.
Established Republicans continue to grapple with a faction that prioritizes nationalism and anti-establishment sentiments, often at the expense of party unity and long-standing conservative values.