Rep. Cheney is refusing to acquiesce in her criticism of Former President Donald Trump in the face of intense GOP criticism. (NBC News)

The GOP is still dominated by the man from Mara Lago despite attempts from some in the party to distance themselves from him. Efforts to create a gulf between the former President and the rest of the party is met with swift and intense rebuttal not only from Trump but his minions that still populate the GOP. Rep. Cheney will have a long tough row to hoe but she may be successful if the next election cycle proves to be another rejection of Trump and Trumpism.