GOP will ‘battle it out in primaries’: Experts weigh in on future of the Republican party

Political Landscape & Party Dynamics - The departure of Marjorie Taylor Green raises questions about Trump's hold over the Republican party [2] - Cracks are showing in the MAGA coalition amid Trump's growing unpopularity, potentially causing problems for Republicans [3] - The next Republican nominee will face the challenge of keeping Trump's coalition together [6] - A debate is emerging between Reagan-oriented Republicans and populist Republicans within the party [19] Future Elections & Voter Base - The Republican primary presidential candidate's success in 2028 depends on the political climate in 2026 [4] - Trump's coalition included "borrowed voters," including Black and Latino men, whose future allegiance is uncertain [8][9][12] - Democrats could capitalize on fractures within the Republican party [10] - Democrats have an opportunity to expand their coalition by empowering non-voters [14] MAGA Ideology & Movement - The meaning of "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) is subjective and can be interpreted differently [16][17] - Trump's agenda is domestically focused, skeptical of international involvement and immigration [17] - Political movements often splinter after the leader who built them can no longer serve [19]