The Trump era is one of GOP decline

Published November 9, 2025 8:00am ET



President Donald Trump has dominated the Republican Party for a decade, and in many ways, it has been good for the GOP and conservatism.

Republicans won two of the three presidential elections (after losing two straight and four of six). Republicans control Congress, and for the first time in forever, the Supreme Court has a conservative majority. It even struck down Roe v. Wade.

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