Does anyone remember how Washington Republicans hated Trump 4 years ago?

They saw Trump as pulling the carpet out from under them at a crucial time. During the primaries they were constantly telling us Trump did not represent them or their ideals. After the famous " grab 'em by the p___y tape Paul Ryan told his people "Do whatever you have to do to hold onto your seats" meaning don't endorse the GOP presidential candidate if you think it will hurt your chances.

4 years later many of these same people praise Trump. Protect him. Fear getting on his bad side.

I got the impression after Trump unexpectedly won that election that the Republicans thought they'd reign him in and make him part of the Party of Lincoln and Reagan.
Nope.
He made them the Party of Trump.