Ryan Williams

“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.

“if there are underlying issues with a candidacy, those can pose problems that even an endorsement can’t overcome.”

Ryan Williams · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25

Williams noted that underlying issues with a candidacy can pose problems that even a Trump endorsement cannot overcome.

“There’s no question that an endorsement from President Trump provides a tremendous boost in a Republican primary. But it doesn’t necessarily mean the candidate’s going to win,”

Ryan Williams · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25

Ryan Williams said a Trump endorsement provides a boost in Republican primaries but does not guarantee victory.