What Will the Post-Trump Republican Party Look Like?
With the last move he had at his disposal now gone, it will be as concerning as it is interesting to see what happens next.
In the days and now weeks that have passed since the election, the behavior of the Trump administration in response to their loss was not at all surprising, but surreal nonetheless. If nothing else, it has served as a reminder of how fragile what’s left of our “democracy” really is, and how easily it can be bent almost to the breaking point by one individual who makes the conscious decision to exploit every single fundamental weakness they can find within it. With Michigan certifying the election results for Joe Biden’s victory, and taking away what was essentially the very last hope that the President had in order to maintain his power and overturn the results, CNN has reported that Donald Trump’s administration has officially reached out to Joe Biden, and signaled they are ready to begin the transition process.
This might be the end of Donald Trump’s time as President, but it feels safe to say that his influence has likely changed the dynamics of the Republican party for the foreseeable future. In the Post-Trump era, it will be as concerning as it is interesting to see what emerges from the GOP in the aftermath of the past…
