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

Peter Wehner, a former aide to President George W. Bush, highlights the most troubling 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. He also notes that Republicans ease their inner conflict by embracing conspiracy theories and catastrophism. Despite Trump's legal woes, he remains the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and recent polls indicate he is leading President Joe Biden in swing states.