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When Trump loses the election and the Republican Party dissolves, will a new political party emerge?

The possibility of a Trump loss raises questions about the future of the GOP, which has been increasingly defined by his brand of populism, nationalism, and divisive rhetoric.

Libby Winkler
4 min readAug 23, 2024
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When Trump loses the election and the Republican Party dissolves, will a new political party emerge?

The 2024 presidential election, with Donald Trump as the Republican frontrunner, is not just a battle for the White House; it could very well mark a pivotal moment for the Republican Party.

The possibility of a Trump loss raises questions about the future of the GOP, which has been increasingly defined by his brand of populism, nationalism, and divisive rhetoric.

If Trump loses and the Republican Party fractures under the weight of its internal divisions, could a new political party rise from its ashes?

The Current State of the Republican Party

The GOP, once the party of Reagan conservatism and Bush-era neoconservatism, has undergone a dramatic transformation under Trump.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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