Trump's Unchecked Boldness Tests the GOP Ahead of 2026
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The piece argues Donald Trump wields outsized influence over the GOP and pursues aggressive, often unpopular policies (notably the Iran war) with little regard for party consequences, risking alienating voters and jeopardizing the Republicans' midterm prospects. With limited tools to rein him in and polls showing concern about his erratic behavior, many Republicans may need to distance themselves from Trump, but significant challenges remain, including the unlikelihood of impeachment or invoking the 25th Amendment.
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