Why don't Republicans check Trump's power? 'Very few brownie points' in it for them

Political Landscape & Republican Party - The Republican Party, largely due to primary challenges, doesn't check Donald Trump's authority, acting as an arm of the White House [2][3][5] - A primary motivation for Republicans and conservatives is "triggering liberals," influencing policy and political decisions [7] - Trump's success lies in generating attention and capitalizing on outrage, controversy, and backlash [9][10] Crime & Political Strategy - Trump's actions, like deploying the National Guard to Washington DC, are partly designed to provoke a reaction from the left, which he can then exploit [10][12] - Democrats find it difficult to counter Trump's narrative on crime, struggling to defend nuanced realities and avoid being seen as tolerant of crime [13][20][25] - Some Democrats believe the crime issue in DC is politically advantageous for Trump [19] Executive Power & Political Debate - Trump is seen as creating emergencies to declare authorities he can't obtain through legislation [16] - Deploying the military on American streets is considered unprecedented and potentially dangerous [22][26]