Earlier this morning, New York Democrat Charles Rangel shared his opinions regarding President Trump’s influence on the Republican Party, reports The Hill.
An Overview of Rangel’s Statements
The former congressman appeared on AM 970 for an interview. During his remarks, Rangel stated that the president has divided the GOP.
“It is a terrible thing because it doesn’t give Americans an opportunity to vote on the issues. It’s either you’re for Trump or against Trump.”
Rangel then talked about “good Republicans” having “nowhere to go” in a pro-Trump GOP. The former congressman and Democrat even toyed with the notion of developing a “brand new Republican Party.”
“We’re talking about starting a brand new Republican Party with principles that every Democrat would have to take a look at. This new party would be competing with the Democratic Party because the principles would be the same.”
President Trump and Politics
Since the inception of Donald Trump’s entry into politics, various individuals have maintained different outlooks on his influence. While some Americans lauded the president, others ongoingly criticized him. On most occasions, perceptions of President Trump share extensive ties to partisanship and party loyalty.
