During the 2016 campaign, many of the GOP candidates made strong (and completely warranted) statements about Trump’s unfitness for office. After the primaries were over, however, they closed ranks around him, because they were afraid of retaliation, and wanted to be re-elected.
Trump’s tariffs strike at the heart of conventional GOP ideology, and damage the economic interests of GOP-leaning businessmen. GOP leaders have responded, not by trying to restrain Trump, but with mild statements of disapproval, because they are afraid of retaliation, and want to be re-elected.
In light of this, what do you think is going to happen if Trump starts a war and begins a clampdown on our civil rights? Do you think the GOP leaders will stand firm in support of the Constitution, or will they acquiesce, because they are afraid of retaliation, and want to be re-elected?