Feelings remain raw on both sides of a Republican civil war that has pitted pro-Trump party activists against establishment Republicans.Â
For now, the battle for the soul of the GOP seems over, and former President Donald Trump has won. He controls the national party and has acolytes in powerful positions all over the country â with some, like Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in strong position to compete for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 if Mr. Trump himself doesnât.Â
Why We Wrote This
That Donald Trump is the dominant force in the GOP is beyond dispute. But as Republicans start looking ahead to the next election cycle, his hold may not be as strong â or absolute â as it appears.
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