Trump-chella: CPAC 2021 sees huge crowds, amid surge in coronavirus cases
While Mike Pompeo and Donald Trump Jr. were spotted at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2021, the absence of Mike Pence — after Trump supporters chanted 'Hang Mike Pence' — raised questions about the increasing love for Trump and decrease in team spirit within the Republican Party
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. CPAC has evolved from a family reunion of Republican libertarians, social conservatives and a hawkish foreign policy establishment into Trump-chella. (Erin Schaff © 2021 The New York Times)
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Attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando
Attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (Erin Schaff © 2021 The New York Times)
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A new sign that reads, “Repeat offenders of the mask policy will be asked to leave the premises,” greets guests
A new sign that reads, “Repeat offenders of the mask policy will be asked to leave the premises,” greets guests at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (Erin Schaff © 2021 The New York Times)
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An attendee has their temperature taken upon arrival at CPAC
An attendee has their temperature taken upon arrival at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (Erin Schaff © 2021 The New York Times)
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Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives at the CPAC
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (Erin Schaff © 2021 The New York Times)
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Tommy Zegan stands next to the metal replica of former President Donald Trump he created
Tommy Zegan stands next to the metal replica of former President Donald Trump he created, at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 26, 2021. (Erin Schaff © 2021 The New York Times)
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A customer purchases a roll of toilet paper featuring the face of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
A customer purchases a roll of toilet paper featuring the face of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) from a vendor at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021. (Erin Schaff © 2021 The New York Times)
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Trump and his allies spent months pushing a false narrative of widespread electoral fraud, despite the government officials rebuffing the charges
Trump and his allies spent months pushing a false narrative of widespread electoral fraud, despite the government officials rebuffing the charges