So, even Hugh Hewitt thinks Trump should leave "gracefully". Fat chance.
The final volume of his memoirs can only be imagined now. When Trump leaves D.C. for Mar-a-Lago, he will launch a super PAC, build his presidential library and, yes, begin planning campaigns 2022 and 2024. Trump doesn’t need to own a cable-news network, but he should control a block of prime-time programming. He could effortlessly host his own show, probably with one or more of the Trump children, so he doesn’t have to be on set five days a week. This would allow him time for maintaining and expanding his coalition of at least 72 million.
Trump will likely oversee not just a shadow government but also a robust, ongoing campaign.
Trump and Trump loyalists will work to maintain a hold on the GOP, which is best accomplished by his proceeding smoothly toward a peaceful, graceful transition of power. Then for Trump, a period of consolidation and celebration of his achievements. Then ...
I can't help but giggle at the idea of what is going to be inside a Trump Presidential Library. Comic books? Remainders of all the self promotion books to come from his kids?
I don't think Trump actually has any chance of retaining power over the Republican Party. His cult members seem to continually project their assessment of Trump onto the GOP politicians who have had to actually deal with him. I reckon the great majority treat him as a useful idiot.
Update: I agree with this:
right on comic books but wrong on the loyalists.
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