Can the Republican Party survive Trump?

Republicans must choose between rebuilding Trump’s coalition and moving beyond him, but their chances of winning in 2028 may actually depend on what the Democrats do next. There is a saying in politics: “Every election is fundamentally about the next one.” On November 3, the Republican Party suffered what some have labelled a near “extinction-level” loss in the 2026 midterms. With the results likely to offer an indication of what lies ahead in the next presidential election, what options do Republicans have for 2028?

First, we need to understand why this latest “blue tsunami” occurred. The midterms were a rejection of Trump, not an endorsement of the Democrats. Last Tuesday’s outcome reflected voters holding Trump responsible for economic disaster, huge increases in the cost of living, his failing war on Iran, and his catering to Israel.

It is also a condemnation of the Trump family using the Oval Office to enrich themselves and their friends to an unprecedented degree.