Never Trump Republicans are still issuing dire warnings. Is anyone listening?

Associated Press (AP)EN 4 min read 100% complete by By STEVE PEOPLESFebruary 22, 2026 at 10:23 PM

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A "Never Trump" Republican summit, Principles First, was held in National Harbor, Maryland, where speakers warned of the dangers posed to American democracy by Donald Trump and his allies. The group, comprised of Republicans, former Republicans, and independents, expressed concerns about authoritarianism and the abandonment of traditional Republican values. Attendance was low, with no current Republican elected officials participating, highlighting the diminished influence of the movement. Attendees largely support Democratic victories in upcoming elections. A White House spokesperson dismissed the event as irrelevant, while summit participants acknowledged their limited political power within the Republican party, which they say is becoming increasingly aligned with Trump's MAGA agenda.

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San Carlos, California 30% John Fetterman 30% Conor Lamb 40% Nazi Germany 40% Abigail Jackson 50% National Harbor ×250% John McDowell ×260% United States Congress 60% Chris Christie 70% Republican Party ×580% Donald Trump ×490%

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