Behind the Curtain: Trump's vise grip silences appalled Republicans

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : " Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) -- who endorsed Trump back in early 2016, when Cramer was a House member -- told Axios' Stef Kight that when Trump won the popular vote, Americans "signed off on his broader plan -- and the things he's been doing are things he said he was going to do.
55% : And every Republican incentive is to back Trump -- and make sure he and MAGA media know it.
49% : In private, they're more forthcoming about their concerns and their mixed motivations for zipping their lips -- genuine support for Trump and genuine fear of crossing him.
41% : They see no upside -- or good reason -- to oppose him because Trump, Musk and others would torch them publicly and on social media, and almost certainly threaten a primary challenge.
18% : " One popular trick: Quietly articulate your differing views back home, without even the mildest hint of criticizing Trump.

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