Trump-style loyalty tests fracture Montana’s Republicans

By: George Ochenski

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 616

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Montanans are widely known for our individualism — and we hold fast to the tenet that everyone has the right to their own opinion and political affiliation, or no political affiliation at all. Likewise, we expect our lawmakers to respect differences of opinion in public policy and seek the best outcome for all Montanans.

That long-standing approach to governance and each other is now being challenged by the Republican party’s leaders who espouse Donald Trump-style …

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