Opinion
Trump’s grip on Republicans is still growing
It is all too easy to forget former US President Donald Trump’s nightmarish closing days and proclaim America’s return to democratic health. But that would be premature.
Edward LuceColumnistOne-term US presidents almost never get another bite at the apple. That is because they acknowledge their defeat at the ballot box. Donald Trump, on the other hand, has been telling supporters that he will be tempted to beat Democrats “for a third time”.
Most Republican voters still think last year’s election was stolen. It is difficult to imagine Trump would face a serious conservative rival, should he run again in 2024.
Financial Times
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