Nevada Republicans forsake conservative principles for Trump worship

By: Hugh Jackson

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 925

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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“From George Washington to Abraham Lincoln to Donald Trump, the presidency has represented limited government and constitutional order…”

Most readers might dismiss that ludicrous statement, which topped a fundraising email sent this week by the Nevada Republican Party, as run-of-the-mill GOP praise for Trump — as thoughtless and lazy as it is obligatory.

But it’s not just that. It also reflects a jarring renunciation of ideals and values that not all that long ago …

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