Trump has started punishing Republicans who won’t back him

By David M. Drucker

Published June 1, 2016 4:00am ET

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Trump has started punishing Republicans who won’t back him — Republicans fear that Donald Trump, once officially head of the party, may walk into RNC headquarters and order officials to abandon any GOP candidate who doesn't kowtow to their new leader. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) | Richard Drew

Donald Trump has started punishing top Republicans who don’t back him, making clear they need to fall in line or face dire consequences.

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