NewsPBS NewsHourMay 18, 2026United States
Analysis of Trump's Influence on Republican Primaries
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter discuss President Trump's ongoing influence within the Republican Party. The conversation focuses on his efforts to remove GOP members who previously voted to convict him during his impeachment trial.
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This highlights how internal party dynamics and past voting records are currently shaping the future leadership of the Republican Party.
Key Facts
- President Trump is actively working to oust Republican officials who voted to convict him during his impeachment.
- Senator Bill Cassidy is identified as a target of the president's influence due to his past impeachment vote.
- The discussion highlights the president's significant power in shaping the outcomes of upcoming GOP primary elections.