Contributor: The paradox of Trump's GOP ^48.3%

Los Angeles Times - By Josh Hammer - 5/22/2026, 10:32 AM

Biased Writer Voice 49.8% - False Dilemma 34.5% - Indoctrination 30.6%

President Trump is the undisputed king of the Republican Party. Earlier this month, Trump exacted revenge on Indiana state senators who had opposed his call to redistrict the Hoosier State; his endorsees won a majority of races against incumbents. Last weekend, Trump successfully nuked Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) from political life,... more