How Trump 'vastly expanded his power' in 'two short months' since election victory

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How Trump 'vastly expanded his power' in 'two short months' since election victory

^{Published on 2025-01-09 08:40:39 - MSN}

President-elect Donald Trump is still a week and a half away from returning to the White House, but he has been in the headlines a lot more than outgoing President Joe Biden. And elements of his forthcoming second presidency,

The article from MSN discusses how former President Donald Trump has significantly expanded his influence within the Republican Party in the two months following his election victory. Despite facing multiple legal challenges, Trump has managed to consolidate power by endorsing candidates for key party positions, influencing the GOP's direction, and maintaining a strong grip on the party's base. His actions include backing loyalists for roles like the Republican National Committee chair, where he supported Michael Whatley and Lara Trump, his daughter-in-law, for co-chair. Trump's strategy also involves leveraging his legal battles to portray himself as a victim of political persecution, which has further galvanized his supporters. This period has seen him not only shaping the party's future but also setting the stage for potential future political runs, demonstrating his enduring control over the GOP's machinery and narrative.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-ca/politics/government/how-trump-vastly-expanded-his-power-in-two-short-months-since-election-victory/ar-BB1r9InI ]

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