Trump Does Not Appear to Be Listening

New York Times: “The rush to point fingers comes as the Republican Party is plunging into perhaps its most uncertain moment in years. For a decade, Mr. Trump has controlled the GOP with an iron grip, remaking Republicanism in his MAGA image with little tolerance for dissenting views. Now, as they worry about what could amount to generational losses for their party, some Republicans are embarking on the earliest of efforts to transform the midterm wipeout into a new path forward.”

“These fledgling conversations about the future are taking shape against the backdrop of a quietly bubbling 2028 presidential campaign. Mr. Vance, Mr. Cruz and Mr. DeSantis injected themselves into the debate with their early and extensive assessments in no small part because they are considered potential presidential contenders.”

“They may not be totally in charge of charting their own destinies — or their party’s. Mr. Trump, not even halfway through his four-year term, remains in the White House. He has shown little inclination to change course.”