State Republican parties across the country became even more extreme over the first week without Donald Trump in the White House, punishing Republicans who they felt didn’t support Trump enough and pushing baseless conspiracy theories that helped lead to the deadly insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
The actions from state Republican parties are a surefire sign that the GOP cannot easily wipe its hands clean of Trump, even though those like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell want nothing more to do with him following the attacks that led to the death of one Capitol Police officer.
Here’s a look at what some state Republican parties have done since President Joe Biden was inaugurated on Jan. 20: Continue reading.