ESPINOZA Michael <br/><br/>
Donald Trump's impact on the Republican Party/ 
Michael Espinoza 
 -  2021 
<br/><br/> What impact did Donald Trump have on the Republican Party during his time as President? This article argues that although the presidency of Donald Trump was a natural progression of Republican conservatism, his legacy has cast a shadow on the Republican Party, as well as having further pushed the party rightward, whilst also helping to move the fringe/more extreme elements of Republican conservatism closer to the centre of American politics. As a result, the GOP has become increasingly dependent on a base of white support. Continuing along this path will only further put them at odds with a majority of the country and less likely to realize electoral victories. Only by a continued abating of democracy through compromises in the design of representative institutions and electoral practices will they be likely to win or retain power. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>DONALD TRUMP--EVOLUTION OF REPUBLICAN CONSERVATISM--ANTI-DEMOCRATIC--ANTI-ESTABLISHMENT--RIGHT-WING--POLITICAL LEGACY