Former Republican chair says US institutions yielded to Trump, ‘the bully’
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Former Republican National Committee chair Michael Steele stated that US institutions yielded quickly to Donald Trump's pressure during his second term. Steele expressed surprise at the rapid capitulation of law firms, universities, and media companies, who he expected to show more resistance to Trump's policies. He noted that the Trump administration targeted law firms opposing his policies with threats like revoking security clearances and universities with funding freezes, leading many to negotiate settlements. Steele predicts a strong Democratic victory in the upcoming midterm elections, driven by voters seeking accountability for threats to democracy. He believes institutions that resisted Trump's pressure ultimately adopted a better strategy.
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