The RNC just passed a resolution describing January 6 as “legitimate political discourse.” That puts the party on record as supporting the insurrection. In addition, the RNC censured Cheney and Kinzinger for putting the health of American liberal democracy ahead of party unity. Opposing the lawless actions of the extreme right is, therefore, officially GOP heresy.
Consider what this means for the future. There are no limits on the extreme right; no action or statement is too outrageous to be acceptable now. Anyone in the center who objects in public will be drummed out of the GOP for damaging party unity. The inmates are officially in charge of the asylum.