With Republicans Like These: Trump's Loyalty Pledge and the Vance Benefit State

Donald Trump asked Republican convention attendees to pledge to him, then offered a 5,000 dollar payment if Republicans keep Congress. Doc G and the Discussants trace Trump's checks and dividends, JD Vance's proposed stay-at-home-parent subsidy and Trump's statements about Canada, Greenland, Cuba and Mexico. The question is whether the modern Republican Party retains any limiting principle on spending, presidential loyalty or power abroad.