Bush Says Current GOP’s ‘White Anglo-Saxon’ Traditions of Trump Will Lead to Party’s Extinction

Bush, who has recently made frequent appearances in the media to comment on domestic politics in connection with the promotion of his new book, has previously criticized the “nativist” and “isolationist” policies of the GOP under Trump.

Former US President George W. Bush said the rise of Trump supporters suggests Republicans “want to be extinct” ahead of a special election that is taking place on Saturday to replace a Texas congressman who died after contracting COVID-19.

Bush is currently promoting a new book called “Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants,” which is a compilation of portraits and stories about US immigrants. He was asked about recent attempts by pro-Trump Republicans to create a congressional caucus embracing “Anglo-Saxon traditions” in an interview published on Friday by the Dispatch podcast.

If current patterns persist, Bush predicts that “there’s not going to be a party” in the next few years, as it will ultimately become a “one-person party.”

When asked if he agreed with “more than 50%” of Republicans who believe the election was rigged, Bush replied, “No. I guess I’m one of the other 50%.”

Bush’s comments came as a special election is to be held in the sixth congressional district, whose Republican representative Ron Wright died in February. There will be 23 candidates in the race, with all but one of the 11 Republicans reportedly supporting Trump.

Former wrestler Dan Rodimer, one of the candidates in the election, is vowing to “make America Texas again” and claims that “commies in DC are ruining America” in a rather colorful election ad full of pretty harsh statements and catchphrases.

Former Marine Michael Wood, the only Republican not pledging allegiance to Trump, told CNN he was “afraid for the future of the country,” citing some of his fellow party members’ adherence to Trump’s claims that the election was stolen from him and the proliferation of conspiracy theories like QAnon.

A recent poll showed that 70% of Republicans believe Biden did not receive enough votes to be elected president.

In recent elections, the Texas sixth district has shifted toward the Democrats, but it is still unlikely to flip. As for Trump himself, he told Fox Business earlier this week that he was “100% thinking about running” in 2024.

Sourse: sputniknews.com