Trump's Lasting Grip on Republican Politicians The recent spate of politicians backing down from confrontations with Donald Trump is a stark reminder that his influence extends far beyond his presidency.
Instead of standing firm against adversity, many Republicans are faltering under the weight of Trump's wrath. Senator Bill Cassidy's attempted rebuff against the president is a case in point.
His efforts ultimately proved futile, and the lesson here is not that Trump has lost his potency – quite the opposite – but rather that many in his own party are willing to sacrifice principle for expediency.