Caputo noted, "It really looks like ancient Rome here, this is sort of the conquering Republican Caesar who's going into the Colosseum and everyone's cheering, and he's got his political gladiators with him." His comment underscores the theatrical nature of Trump's political persona and the almost mythic stature he has cultivated among supporters.
Astead Herndon observed that Trump has elevated figures like Gaetz and Gabbard to superstar status. He stated, "He's made these folks stars over the course of this campaign," indicating Trump's influence on their popularity within the Republican base.
Manu Raju remarked on the risk for Republicans opposing Trump's cabinet picks, stating, "If you're a Republican voting to block one of these cabinet nominees because you say you don't like Tulsi Gabbard, how do you expend the political capital... it's going to be very difficult for them and Trump knows that." This highlights the pressure within the GOP to align with Trump.
Herndon added, "He is frankly giving, I think, supporter-base permission structure," emphasizing how Trump empowers his followers and affiliates, reinforcing their legitimacy in the eyes of his voter base.
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