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Trump 'wants to ditch the Republicans and start his own Patriot Party' after telling supporters his movement is 'just beginning' and GOP leaders including Mitch McConnell blamed him for the Capitol riot
- The outgoing president is said to have spoken with aides about the idea, The Wall Street Journal first reported
- It is not known how serious he is in going ahead with the party, which would take a lot of time and money
- Trump on Tuesday vowed to be a continued presence in D.C., noting his 'movement' is 'only just beginning'
- But his vow to stay a force in politics could cause some Republicans to squirm; Trump divided Republicans among those who supported his isolationist agenda and those who disliked his harsh rhetoric
- Many Republicans want to see him fade quietly away but others fear his supporters - 74 million cast their ballot for Trump in November - could be an influence in the party's primaries for years to come
- Mitch McConnell said Tuesday Trump 'provoked' the crowd who stormed the Capitol two weeks ago