The modern political impulse to insult not just enemies but erstwhile allies, too, now has infected the Never Trump ranks. The impulse, wherein Never Trumpers adopt one of former President Donald Trump’s discreditable behaviors, is extremely counterproductive.

Trump has made a self-harming habit of continuing to insult Republican adversaries and their supporters after they have dropped out of the race (Nikki Haley) or even endorsed Trump (Ron DeSantis). Social media is full of critics justifiably saying such behavior will make it hard for Trump ever to attract those supporters of Haley, DeSantis, or others in this fall’s general election.

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