For years, Donald Trump's endorsement has functioned as the closest thing Republicans have to a political law of gravity.
Nik Popli is a reporter at TIME, based in the Washington, D.C. bureau. He covers economic policy and national politics, with a focus on Congress, technology, and the economy, while also engaging with themes of geopolitics, public policy, and security. Nik's work has been featured in outlets such as Yahoo Sports, AOL, NewsBreak, and more.














