Talk to a true Trump supporter, and you’re likely to believe that there is no other politician who can even come close. But the political landscape may be shifting under the former president’s feet. It’s not clear anymore whether he will be his party’s nominee for president in 2024—something that was unimaginable not so long ago. Several rivals have arisen, looking to take the reins of the RNC’s support and the adoration of Republican voters.
This isn’t just a question about 2024. With national elections for Congress coming up in November, the national standard bearer of the Republican Party may influence races across the country—in Republican candidates’ favor or against it.