Former Trump allies who turned against him and now oppose his 2024 campaign

On the eve of the midterm elections in November, Donald Trump was bullish as he readied himself to launch his bid to win back the presidency in 2024.

He was poised to take credit for what many believed would be sweeping Republican successes in the midterms and was stepping up attacks on President Joe Biden and Republican rivals.

But as the end of the year approaches, Trump's political status has taken a serious blow — and former allies and senior officials are leading calls for the Republican Party to choose a different...