Trump's endorsements show you sometimes have to take the good with the bad
President Donald Trump can be foolish and self-destructive at times, but he is also able to move the ball forward in ways Republicans were not for years. Sometimes, you just have to take the good with the bad.
TL;DR
- Trump's endorsements can be both beneficial and detrimental to the Republican party.
- The endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in Texas is considered a negative, while the defeat of Thomas Massie in Kentucky is seen as a positive.
- Trump has the power to advance the GOP's agenda but also has a tendency towards self-destructive actions.
- Examples of Trump's mixed impact include his handling of immigration and foreign policy.
- Massie is criticized for being unhelpful to the GOP caucus and embracing antisemitic views.
- Trump's foreign policy actions, like removing Nicolas Maduro, are seen as positive, but his stance on China is criticized.