Trump-skeptical Republicans openly hope for 2024 loss: ‘Fork in the road moment’

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A segment of Republicans skeptical of former President Donald Trump are hoping, both publicly and in private, that he loses decisively in November so the party can move past him.

Most Republicans, including former critics like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Club for Growth President Dave McIntosh, have publicly coalesced around Trump despite past misgivings over his 2020 loss and subsequent efforts to overturn the election.

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