The reported huge settlement over the IRS employee leaking Donald Trump’s tax returns, with money potentially flowing to Trump, his family, and even some involved in the attack on the Capitol, exposes how far political loyalty has overtaken accountability.
What makes this even more striking is that anger is now spreading inside Trump’s own MAGA base. Many supporters are furious that some of the worst offenders who attacked the Capitol and assaulted police officers could effectively be rewarded with cash after already receiving pardons. Even loyal Republicans are increasingly uneasy over Trump’s sweeping pardons and apparent belief that power places him and his allies above the law.
As Glenn Thrush reports, key figures around Trump continue choosing loyalty over pushing back, while Jeffrey Toobin warns that Trump has effectively pardoned himself and his family forever through political intimidation and political control.
Republicans seeking reelection should pay close attention. In a rarity, some Republicans are finally standing up to Trump. More must follow. If party leaders continue enabling corruption, abuse of power and attacks on democratic institutions, voters — including disillusioned conservatives — may punish them heavily in the midterm elections.
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