Congressional Republicans are preparing for a return to the daily grind with Donald Trump, consulting themselves to face unwelcome questions regarding the former president’s tendencies to change policy and attack his political rivals. With Trump leading in the polls and ahead of the GOP primary pack, Republicans are bracing for the storm, with his influence likely to last for the next 11 months, and possibly even longer.Trump’s recent call to replace the Affordable Care Act is sparking a sense of deja vu within the GOP. Despite the party’s attempts to distance themselves from Trump over the past few years, they are now resigned to another potentially chaotic general election, likely inundated with Trump’s often misleading statements and harsh rhetoric.Hill Republicans are preparing to treat Trump the same way they treated him as a candidate and president—distancing themselves and downplaying his statements, especially regarding his urge to end the Affordable Care Act and his desire to confront unfavorable media coverage from outlets such as MSNBC. Despite the potential for future leadership shakeups and policy clashes, Republicans are taking an approach of caution and minimizing Trump’s impact on their direction.Most of the Republicans who opposed Trump during his presidency will not be in Congress by the end of 2024. The ones who remain are slowly resuming the familiar act of dismissing his often controversial rhetoric and policy proposals, and affirm that they will continuously support him as the 2024 presidential election draws near.Trump’s return has clearly caused division within the Republican ranks, as some GOP members have voiced their concerns over clashes with the former president. Despite the unease and apprehension, many have reserved their opinions, as it remains to be seen how things will play out moving forward. Despite facing a potentially turbulent period, Trump loyalists are confident that a second term would be smoother and more predictable than his initial term. Expansion of his endorsements in the House and expected backing from Senate Republicans seems to bolster this confidence; these traits could stand in stark contrast to the unpredictability that defined the initial Trump period.It is clear that there is a general sense of skepticism, concern, and wariness within the GOP about Trump’s resurgence. Many are waiting to see how things unfold, all secretly hoping for a more stable and harmonious political journey in the years to come.
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