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Is the post-Trump GOP already forming? | The Excerpt
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Dana Taylor, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The podcast episode, which aired on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, explored this topic further.
A recent episode of The Excerpt podcast discussed the current state of the Republican party. Some Republican lawmakers have chosen to disagree with President Donald Trump on certain issues. These disagreements have occurred on major votes and foreign policy matters.
The podcast episode, which aired on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, explored this topic further. Further details on the discussion can be found by listening to the episode of The Excerpt podcast, which may provide more insight into the current dynamics within the Republican party.
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Category: government Published: August 4, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent episode of The Excerpt podcast discussed the current state of the Republican party. Some Republican lawmakers have chosen to disagree with President Donald Trump on certain issues. These…
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