trump is unsuitable to hold political office again at any time, according to an editorial published in june by the Washington Examiner, another conservative news source. That comment was made following Cassidy Hutchinson's shocking testimony. Cassidy was a key assistant to Mark Meadows, Trump's former chief of staff. The former president was aware that the supporters he was rallying to storm the US Capitol were armed and intended to cause harm, she testified to the committee. She had also talked in some detail about how trump had fought with his Secret service detail when he was prohibited from going with the rioters to the Capitol, based on hearsay.

In spite of the fact that his claims about losing the 2020 presidential election due to fraud have been rejected by all courts and found to be without merit in numerous election audits, Murdoch's newspapers and tv news channel have been unwavering supporters of trump for much of his four-year Presidency and since. republican party leaders have mostly supported trump because they are reluctant to alienate the party's base, which still supports the outgoing president.

Trump is reportedly planning to announce his third bid for the white house in 2024 in a few weeks, largely as a ploy to avoid prosecution for his role in the january 6 riots and, while still in office, trying to force election officials in georgia to overturn the result and manipulate it in his favour. As a result, the party is itching to get away from Trump's lies, and with increasing urgency lately. According to reports, trump intends to make his announcement as early as September.