The House Republican Civil War: Trump's Power and Its Limits

The House Republican civil war continues as Tom Emmer becomes the fourth nominee for speaker this year, only to withdraw after four hours due to opposition from former President Donald Trump. Trump's interventions in the speaker race highlight the divisions within the GOP, with some Republicans eager to move on from his influence. Despite Trump's preferred candidate, Jim Jordan, leaving the race, Trump still holds significant support among potential GOP primary voters for the 2024 presidential nomination. The infighting within the party may damage its standing, and the GOP may even turn back to Kevin McCarthy as a potential leader.