By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz By — Doug Adams Doug Adams Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/okcs-republican-mayor-says-election-wipeout-is-rejection-of-trumpism Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio President Trump has sought to deflect blame for the sweeping Republican losses. But within the party, some are beginning to ask whether they have been too deferential to the president — and whether the GOP needs to rethink its identity. Amna Nawaz discussed what comes next with David Holt, the Republican mayor of Oklahoma City. Listen to this Segment By — Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz serves as co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour. @IAmAmnaNawaz By — Doug Adams Doug Adams
OKC's Republican mayor says election wipeout is 'rejection of Trumpism'
In short
The recent electoral wipeout has sparked critical discussions among Republicans about the path forward for their party's identity. While Donald Trump has sought to deflect any responsibility for the sweeping defeats, some party members believe the losses stem from showing him too much deference. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt spoke directly to these challenges and the future of the GOP during a discussion with PBS NewsHour co-anchor Amna Nawaz.
Key points
- Disappointing election results are driving some Republicans to question whether party mem…: Disappointing election results are driving some Republicans to question whether party members have shown too much deference to Donald Trump.
- Broad electoral losses are forcing a wider debate over whether the GOP must fundamentally…: Broad electoral losses are forcing a wider debate over whether the GOP must fundamentally reconsider its identity.
- Republican municipal leadership is publicly breaking with Donald Trump's narrative regard…: Republican municipal leadership is publicly breaking with Donald Trump's narrative regarding accountability for recent campaign outcomes.