"Former Bush Aide Highlights Disturbing Element in Trump's Rhetoric"

Peter Wehner, a former aide to President George W. Bush, highlights the most concerning aspect of Donald Trump's rhetoric as the willingness of other Republicans to continue supporting him despite knowing better. Wehner argues that some Republicans cheer him on, others silently go along, and a few gently criticize him before quickly changing topics, but they never leave him. Republicans ease their inner conflict by embracing conspiracy theories and catastrophism. Despite his legal woes, Trump remains the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination with polling numbers around 59% and is leading President Joe Biden in swing states in recent general election polls.