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Recent events have shown that Trump's influence extends significantly over Senate Republicans. Even those with conflicting viewpoints on candidates like Gabbard or Kennedy are compelled to support Trump-driven decisions, indicating a fundamental shift in party loyalty. This realignment has pressured many to re-evaluate their positions and align more closely with Trump's agenda.
It's also clear that a significant portion of the Republican Senate Conference has reservations about certain nominations but feels obligated to follow along, demonstrating the complexities of party unity in the context of Trump's divisive leadership style.