VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-25
“the president still has a firm grip on the party, even in places where a candidate he backed loses a nomination.”
Ryan Williams · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25
Williams said Trump maintains a firm grip on the party even when his endorsed candidates lose a nomination.
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