Trump's Grip on GOP Maintained by Culture of Intimidation

Some anti-Trump Republicans feel the social costs of publicly speaking out against Trump are too high, due to potential backlash and threats to their safety and careers. Former members of Congress, including Liz Cheney, reveal that some Republicans privately supported impeaching Trump following the January 6th events but voted otherwise out of fear for their family's safety. Anti-Trump figures in conservative media and politics like Charlie Sykes have faced bullying for their criticism, losing friends and feeling like "political orphans." Trump's dominance over the Republican Party is reinforced by the fear and social repercussions that stifle public opposition, creating an illusion of greater unity than actually exists.