GOP Unity or Politics? Examining Trump’s Record on Unification
March 2021
Former President Donald Trump addressed a conservative political conference in Orlando, Florida. He emphasized the need for GOP unity and declared his intention to remain a dominant force within the party. In his speech, Trump aimed President Joe Biden and reaffirmed his position as the party’s leader, despite his defeat in the 2020 election.
Trump’s call for unity was not a new one. He made similar pledges during his 2016 campaign, but his policies primarily focused on pleasing his political base. He also scaled back Obama-era policies aimed at improving black Americans’ lives. While Trump framed his expectations of unity in the military context, his efforts were often focused on unifying the Republican Party and securing the party’s presidential nomination.
At the Orlando conference, speakers argued that the party must embrace Trump and his followers, even after the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. An unscientific straw poll of attendees revealed that 97% approved of the job Trump did as president, but only 68% supported his potential candidacy in 2024.
Since leaving office, Trump has been working to build his post-presidential political operation. He has already endorsed several pro-Trump candidates, and his aides are planning a new super PAC that could raise unlimited amounts of money. While Trump has not formally announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, he continues to flirt with the possibility.
While some former opponents have rallied behind Trump, some question the sincerity of Trump’s calls for unity. It suggests that Trump’s calls for unity were often about unifying the Republican Party and securing its nomination. The article concludes that while Trump has won over some past opponents, calling it unity may be a stretch, as they need something from Trump.
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