GOP Insiders Fear Teflon Don's Return

Republican Party insiders fear that a crowded primary field in the 2024 presidential election could lead to a repeat of the 2016 election, with Donald Trump winning due to a split in the non-Trump vote. Despite scandals that would have sunk other politicians, Trump's unique appeal to the base and the lack of criticism from GOPers have made him a force to be reckoned with. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is seen as the chief alternative to Trump, but with a growing field of competitors, the race is far from clear.