In the 2016 presidential campaign, Donald Trump's nomination and election have often been described as a "___" of the Republican Party.

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A "hostile takeover" refers to a situation in which a person or group takes control of a company or organization without the approval or agreement of its current leaders. Many within the Republican Party were initially opposed to Trump's candidacy and did not view him as a traditional Republican. However, Trump was able to secure the nomination and win the presidency despite this opposition, leading many to describe his rise as a "hostile takeover" of the party.

In the 2016 Presidential Campaign, Donald Trump's Nomination and Election