GOP Candidates Struggle to Challenge Trump's Dominance in Polls
Republican rivals of former President Donald Trump are facing pressure to defend him after his second indictment, with many concerned about the loyalty of his base. Despite the charges, which include willfully retaining national defense secrets in violation of the Espionage Act, Trump's supporters have rallied behind him, with donations surging and his poll numbers remaining strong. Fox News, a key source of information for Republican primary voters, has been almost universally supportive of Trump, with coverage focusing on Democratic scandals that did not result in prosecution. Many Republicans have called for unity behind Trump, with Speaker Kevin McCarthy stating that he and "every American who believes in the rule of law" stand with the former president.
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