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We're expecting Republicans to hold Trump accountable? (Original Post) OAITW r.2.0 7 hrs ago OP
I'm not. Solly Mack 7 hrs ago #1
Considering his popularity and propensity NJCher 7 hrs ago #2
The guy protecting the Minneapolis murderers? GoodRaisin 7 hrs ago #3
Hold accountable? No Fiendish Thingy 59 min ago #4
Excellent point! kentuck 10 min ago #5

NJCher

(43,565 posts)
2. Considering his popularity and propensity
Sun May 24, 2026, 02:01 AM
7 hrs ago

for failure, it would be in their own collective best interest to do so.
However, I know why they don't turn on him. It's obvious as can be: his penchant for revenge is unsurpassed. Who wants to tangle with such ugliness?
The endless posts. The primarying. The expensive lawsuits.
They appear to be united, but underneath, they are not--otherwise they would protect each other.

GoodRaisin

(11,071 posts)
3. The guy protecting the Minneapolis murderers?
Sun May 24, 2026, 02:10 AM
7 hrs ago

Nope. Not expecting it. If they can look past murder, larceny should be a walk in the park for them.

Fiendish Thingy

(24,156 posts)
4. Hold accountable? No
Sun May 24, 2026, 08:32 AM
59 min ago

But it seems clear that some are willing to block some of his most extreme and egregious proposals, out of self preservation, and others, retiring or primaried out, simply do not GAF anymore, and no longer fear him.

That’s one reason why Trump has announced a “deal” with Iran is at hand, becuase he knows once Congress reconvenes, they will vote to block his further use of force in the region.

The slush fund and ballroom funding are also likely to die, as republicans in many districts know they will be bludgeoned with these albatrosses in the fall.

kentuck

(115,661 posts)
5. Excellent point!
Sun May 24, 2026, 09:21 AM
10 min ago

More than half of the House voted not to certify the election of Joe Biden. They knew what was going to happen and they did nothing to stop it. Many of them are still in their jobs.

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