I think it's easy to spread a mind virus to a group of people who aren't critical thinkers in the first place, people who's impulsive nature rules. I know for sure it's been done on purpose, but I can't say by who with 100% certainty
Thing is, Nikki and other Republicans are seeing first hand and up close what it takes to win the support of the country, and also what will make them loose it. The majority of politicians are just actors who play whatever part gets them elected and if they simply want to mimic Trump while not actually thinking like Trump it's still better than the alternative.
Yeah what's supposed to be racist about a white guy shooting other white guys