Steele advises Schumer to accept Republicans' new reality

Former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele has warned Senator Chuck Schumer that the Republican Party he once worked with is gone for good. In an opinion piece for MSNBC, Steele argued that Schumer should stop hoping to collaborate with modern Republicans who back former President Donald Trump. Steele noted that many Republicans who once opposed Trump have left politics or changed their stance. He stated that today's Republicans are often too afraid to critique Trump or his actions, including his controversial relations with Russia. He emphasized that most Republicans do not want to risk the backlash from Trump supporters. According to Steele, voters who support Trump appreciate his controversial style and will punish any Republican who disagrees with him. He concluded that until Schumer and other traditional Republicans accept this reality, they cannot effectively move forward from what he calls "Trumpism." In a separate note, experts are concerned that Trump’s shifting views on NATO could change U.S. military leadership in Europe. While former President Biden supported NATO's expansion, Trump has criticized it, arguing that it benefits Europe more than the U.S. This stance may signal a reduced American role in NATO, which many military leaders oppose. On another front, the appointment of Vice President J.D. Vance as a fundraiser for the Republican National Committee has sparked debate. Some believe it positions Vance favorably for the 2028 presidential race, while skeptics question Trump’s motives in this unusual arrangement. Lastly, in Minnesota, a recent law aimed at preventing book bans is facing challenges. Despite the ban on book bans, some school districts are still restricting access to certain titles based on external reviews. One notable example is "The Kite Runner," which has faced removal from shelves due to complaints about its difficult themes.