Charlie Sykes: ‘Donald Trump Has Turned the RNC into a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of His Own Ego’

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SYKES: “Yeah, there’s absolutely nothing surprising about this. As you point out, it is on brand. They’re not going to take an off ramp. I mean, they’re about to nominate Donald Trump. Donald Trump has turned the RNC into a wholly owned subsidiary of his own ego. And so this is exactly what you would expect. The entire convention will center on the nomination of Trump, and then his selection of a vice presidential nominee and the vice presidential candidates are also auditioning. You know, who can be the most aggressive in kissing up to Donald Trump and embracing his Stop the Steal rhetoric. But this juxtaposition you have is very, very interesting. And I was thinking as I was listening to you, the question to Michael Cohen was asking, after the verdict came down last week, I think it was on your show, why are so many people in the Republican Party willing to do things for Donald Trump that will destroy their lives and their careers and maybe result in criminal convictions?”