‘Lame Duck Trump’: Inside Trump losing his grip on the Republican party after nearly a decade

Political Analysis of Republican Party - The Republican party is showing signs of pushback against Donald Trump, potentially leading to a "lame duck" status earlier than anticipated [1] - Republicans have resisted Trump's pressure to redraw congressional maps in states like Kansas, Utah, and Indiana [2] - Trump's proposals, such as tariff rebate checks of over $2,000 for struggling Americans, have received little support [3] - Some Republicans are displaying "slightly less cowardice" by standing up to Trump, though it's not necessarily courage [5][6] - A small number of Republicans withstood threats from Trump, including personal attacks and primary challenges [7][8] - Collective action by Republicans can force issues and signal that pushing back against Trump is possible [10][11] - Only 30% of Americans identify as MAGA, while 43% associate with the "no kings movement," and Trump's approval is at 36% [11][12] - The Republican party is potentially undergoing a reassembly and rebranding in the post-Trump era [14][15] - Some individuals are strategically positioning themselves for the future of the GOP in a post-Trump landscape [17] - The positioning of potential candidates within the current administration could be "toxic" for the next Republican primary [18]