The GOP needs to move on from Trump. That’s easier said than done.
Key Points:
- Over the past 11 years, Republican leaders have intermittently expressed a desire to distance themselves and the party from Donald Trump.
- Some Republicans publicly opposed Trump in the 2016 election, while others voted to impeach him following the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.
- Despite these efforts, Trump's influence and personal association with the Republican Party have only increased over time.