Former President Donald Trump and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy reportedly cut a deal in the days after the January 6th Capitol riot, in which McCarthy agreed to help Trump stay in power in exchange for Trump's endorsement in the 2022 midterm elections.
The deal has since been made public, and it has raised serious questions about the future of the Republican Party.
According to the New York Times, McCarthy told Trump that he would help him "overturn the election" and "stay in power." In return, Trump agreed to endorse McCarthy in the 2022 midterm elections. The deal was reportedly brokered by Trump's former chief of staff, Mark Meadows.
The deal has been met with widespread condemnation from both Democrats and Republicans. Democrats have accused McCarthy of betraying his oath of office and of being willing to do anything to help Trump stay in power. Republicans have also criticized the deal, saying that it is a sign of the party's descent into chaos.
The deal has also raised questions about the future of the Republican Party. If Trump is able to maintain control of the party, it could lead to a more authoritarian and anti-democratic party. However, if Trump is defeated in the 2024 presidential election, it could lead to a more moderate and democratic party.
The future of the Republican Party is uncertain, but the Trump-McCarthy deal has certainly raised the stakes. The deal has shown that Trump is still a powerful force in the party, and it has also shown that McCarthy is willing to do whatever it takes to stay in power. The deal will likely continue to be debated for years to come, and it will have a significant impact on the future of the Republican Party.