Republicans discuss a future without Trump Republicans began discussing a future without Donald Trump after their defeat in the congressional elections. According to Politico, the party understands that to win it needs to go beyond "the party of Trump" and win back moderate voters. The debate concerns a strategy that will allow Republicans to attract a wider electorate. The party recognizes that successful elections require adaptation and changing approaches to politics in order to gain the trust of voters who may have abandoned them. Telegram Max.