Democratic Resistance Faces Primary Realignment as Voters Shift Focus

Democrats who rose to prominence opposing Trump during his first term are losing ground in primaries as the base shifts away from anti-Trump accountability toward concerns like the cost of living and foreign policy; high-profile resistance figures such as Vindman and other impeachment managers have struggled or been ousted, signaling a broader realignment, while new faces like Oliver Gilbert III prepare to take seats and the White House sees staff changes such as James Braid departing.