BILL BENNETT, CHRIS BEACH: 5 ways Trump has transformed the Republican Party [Video]

Today’s Republican Party is not your father’s Republican Party. It’s no longer a “Grand Old Party,” it’s a Grand New Party, to borrow from authors Reihan Salam and Ross Douthat, with new voices, ideas, and energy. And while some conservatives worry the party has strayed, others see it as more aligned with the more typical American and the issues of the day. These debates are important and will continue, but as Election Day arrives, it’s significant to note some of the meaningful changes, and what they augur for the future of party politics. 

1. It’s impossible not to notice the eclectic cast of characters at Donald Trump’s side in the 2024 election

Just look at Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard, and …