Blatant /ˈbleɪt(ə)nt/ ずうずうしい　conspicuously or obviously offensive.

Some Republicans bucked Trump on his blatant attempt at election subversion, but the party as a whole remains firmly countermajoritarian.

thrust into 前に突き出す

Donald Trump thrust minority rule into the center of the Republican Party. 

forge = move forward gradually or steadily.

much-touted 大袈裟な宣伝の

enclave 飛び地

 In some conservative enclaves, most residents oppose COVID-control measures.