He won, didn't he? He banked on people not fact checking, and he was right.

We are all sitting here with our jaws on the floor but his scheme worked... he's been elected and no amount of hand wringing can undo it. He has two years to be ridiculous and then he can continue the grift with a book or tv deal, etc.

The GOP doesn't care. They'll excuse this away - some of them knew he was a complete liar before the election and just looked the other way. For a party with no morals, you can do whatever you want.