David Graham: “One of the secrets to Trump’s success has been his control over other Republican figures, because of either their political and personal affinity or, failing that, the ability to bully them into submission with rhetorical attacks or threats of primary challenges.”
“But as the end of Trump’s political career approaches, his grip over the GOP is showing some cracks.”
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