According to a new report from Politico Playbook, several long-standing Republican politicians are secretly rooting for Donald Trump to lose to Kamala Harris this November.
These officials believe that for the GOP to stand a chance of consistently winning future elections, it needs to move past the controversies and divisions of the Trump era.
Politico reportedly spoke to a variety of conservative voices who are disenchanted with Trump for different reasons, though they’re hesitant to admit it publicly. The sources are not the typical Never Trump crowd, according to the report.
Mediaite’s David Gilmour provides further details on the situation:
Key individuals that have relayed their concerns in confidence include free-marketeers concerned about Trump’s tariff idea, pro-life lawmakers disconcerted by the former president’s pro-choice remarks and defense hawks worried about his stance on NATO.
One conservative leader told Playbook: “There’s a lot of anxiety about what Trump does to Republican ability to win in 2028 — and what he also may do to the party in terms of policy long-term. There is just this concern that like, ‘OK, if the party just goes in that direction, then what kind of party is it going forward? And can conservatives, then, have a home going forward?’”
A new column by Politico reporter Jonathan Martin wrote: “the best possible outcome in November for the future of the Republican Party is for Donald Trump to lose and lose soundly.”
He added: “GOP leaders won’t tell you that on the record. I just did.”
While losing the White House would give Democrats more control in the short term, some of the sources Politico spoke to argue that a Trump defeat could make the GOP a more viable force in future elections.
What do you think? Tell us in the comments below!
If Trump loses (or has victory denied by fraud or lawfare), there may be no 2028 election, as we know it.
The politicians referred to in the article don’t WANT a 2028 election, in any form.
Why won’t the media print a list of the sorry politicians so the can be voted out or fired from their positions. True conservatives don’t want these people in office
The DC Estd vs Trump since day 1
We need to vote for republicans in every race. Local statewide and national. We need to have control of the house, Senate and President in order to get this coutry back on track. I am assuming Desantis will run in 2028, if no one else will stand out, and he will follow Trump to continue healing this country.
As far as the Republicans voting against Trump they need to be run out of office. F**k them.