The New Developments in the Trumpification of the US Republican Party
The prominent performance of former US President Donald J.Trump in the 2024 presidential election circle reflects the ongoing developments of the Trumpification of the Republican Party.Since Trump's departure from office,Trumpification has been manifested in the shaping of party ideology by the GOP political stance being dominated by Trump.In the realm of personal influence,Trumpification is manifested by the overall acceptance of GOP elites and voters towards Trump's presidential candidacy,notwithstanding a decrease in their satisfaction with him personally.Investigating the underlying reasons,the recent developments in Trumpification are intricately linked to Trump's influence on the party political ecology,such as the formation of a new GOP coalition and the reshaping of GOP elite composition.Additionally,these developments are also influenced by specific political developing factors,including the unique circumstances of the 2020 elections that led to Trump's"quasi-incumbent"status,and the economic and immigration issues in the 2024 elections that favor Trump.The role Trump plays in the 2024 election and its outcome will be critical junctures in determining whether the influence of Trumpification,especially Trump's personal influence,will persist or undergo changes.
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