Unveiling the Controversial Legacy of Conservative Firebrand Jim Jordan
House Republicans are showing signs of pushback against the dominance of the MAGA movement within the GOP, with some members speaking out against threats and intimidation tactics. However, the bigger story is the seven-year-long effectiveness of intimidation, which has led to the abandonment of principles by so-called "moderate" Republicans. The Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol made the threat of physical assault more explicit, but coercion has been prevalent since the rise of Trump and MAGA. The article highlights the moral cowardice of Republican moderates who have allowed themselves to be bullied into submission, with only a few exceptions. The recent rebellion against Jim Jordan may be a turning point, but it remains to be seen if it is an aberration or a sign of MAGA's waning influence.
