Behind an apparent close alliance, the two Republicans have racked up years of mutual suspicions fueling a 2024 grudge match.
Author: Isaac Arnsdorf
GOP hopefuls’ past positions on Social Security loom over 2024 primary
Donald Trump is going after Ron DeSantis and other potential GOP rivals, seizing on the same divisions over federal spending President Biden is seeking to exploit.
Koch network to oppose Trump in primary after sitting out recent cycles
The return of one of the biggest spenders in U.S. politics to the presidential primary field poses a direct challenge to the former president’s comeback bid.
RNC chair seeks to quell revolt, divisions ahead of tense Friday election
GOP leaders are voting on whether to reelect Ronna McDaniel amid demands for accountability for the party’s string of electoral failures.
DeSantis inauguration sponsored by companies he loves to bash
Lobbyists for the governor’s favorite corporate punching bags, such as Disney and BlackRock, were also co-chairs for his inauguration.
How Kevin McCarthy survived the GOP revolt to become House speaker
In a deal with hard-liners, the California Republican won the gavel but set up a showdown over government spending
DeSantis reverses himself on coronavirus vaccines, moves to right of Trump
In a potential wedge issue for the 2024 primary, DeSantis is attacking the life-saving covid shots he once praised and promoted.
Trump reinvents ‘rigged’ election myth around Twitter allegations
Republicans are now following Trump in claiming foul play in the 2020 election took the form of social media censorship, replacing debunked claims of fraudulent ballots.
Trump’s isolation deepens as Georgia loss adds to 2024 bid’s rocky start
The former president’s three-week-old campaign is reeling from a string of controversies and setbacks that has escalated criticism of Trump within the GOP.
Trump’s dinner with antisemites provides test of GOP response to extremism
Republicans are showing increasing willingness in criticizing Trump over his meeting with white nationalist Nick Fuentes and Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West who has issued anti-Jewish diatribes.