Trump’s secret weapon consolidating the GOP: Fear
Some anti-Trump voters say the social cost of speaking out can be too high to take the risk. It's the same fear other Republicans have noted in elected officials.
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Former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally on Nov. 2, 2023 in Houston.Brandon Bell / Getty Images
Dec. 15, 2023, 2:00 AM PST
By Alex Tabet
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Anti-Donald Trump Republicans know they are in the middle of a critical moment to stop the former president’s political comeback. But for some, the steep cost of voicing resistance to Trump often renders them silent.
“If you go against Trump, like — you’re over,” said Kyle Clare, 20, a member of the University of Iowa’s College Republicans.
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