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Ex-GOP Strategist Calls Party a 'Cult' in Resignation

10/20/2025

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Miles Bruner, formerly a senior strategist for the Republican Party, announced his resignation in a column for The Bulwark.
He criticized the GOP's transformation under Donald Trump, calling it a "cult of personality."
Bruner acknowledged his complicity in the party's descent into authoritarianism and urged Republicans to leave.
He reflected on his internal struggle and experiences that led to his awakening, framing his message as a stand for integrity.

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Miles Bruner, formerly a senior strategist for the Republican Party, announced his resignation in a column for The Bulwark.
He criticized the GOP's transformation under Donald Trump, calling it a "cult of personality."
Bruner acknowledged his complicity in the party's descent into authoritarianism and urged Republicans to leave.
He reflected on his internal struggle and experiences that led to his awakening, framing his message as a stand for integrity.