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Cuomo pointed out that Trump may still be viewed as the de facto leader of the GOP, but the party cannot afford to act solely based on his whims anymore. With Trump in legacy mode—advocating for oversized ambitions like annexing territories—Cuomo argued that the GOP must recognize that their allegiance to Trump should not compromise their independence or broader political objectives. He emphasized that while Trump attracted votes out of grievance and concern about the status quo, the GOP needs to recalibrate its identity in light of these dynamics.