United States: Republicans believe that Donald Trump has breathed new life into the party
Rally in support of Donald Trump in front of the Capitol to challenge the certification of the results of the presidential election in Washington, January 6, 2021. REUTERS - SHANNON STAPLETON
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As Democrats prepare to initiate impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump and more and more elected Republicans call on the president to resign, members of the Republican Party have renewed their unwavering support for the outgoing president.
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With our correspondent in New York,
Loubna Anaki
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Donald Trump is a positive and crucial force for the party.
At the Republicans' winter meeting, the president's backers were more determined than ever to defend their champion.
While some have denounced this week's violence on
Capitol Hill
, the majority ignored the role played by
Donald Trump
.
They remain convinced that his policies, his speeches gave new life to the Republicans, even if their party suddenly lost the White House and both houses of Congress.
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Few have dared to openly criticize Donald Trump for his recent escapades.
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley drew the crowd's wrath.
Proof if there was still one needed that the party is more than ever divided between traditional Republicans and Trumpists, the meeting, which was the occasion to elect the new leaders of the party, saw Donald Trump's closest allies triumph , marking a little more the hold of the billionaire on the Republicans.
Some hope Donald Trump will continue to hold rallies after his term ends to further consolidate his popularity and help win back congressional seats in the midterm elections.
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