> If the GOP has such disdain for Trump, then why do traditional conservatives in Congress continue to support him? Probably two reasons: 1) They fear his bas

> If the GOP has such disdain for Trump, then why do traditional conservatives in Congress continue to support him? Probably two reasons: 1) They fear his base, which can mount primary challenges to unseat them when they're open with their distain (see: Flake, Jeff). 2) Trump has been useful in allowing them to pursue much of their traditional agenda: tax cuts, deregulation, court picks, etc.