Trump's gross attack tweets draw disapproval from some Republican senators, but don't expect action

by Laura Clawson

Daily Kos Staff

Thursday, Jun. 29, 2017 Thursday, Jun. 29, 2017 at 7:58:08am PDT

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 09: Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-NC) listens to testimony during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, on May 9, 2017 in Washington, DC. The committee was hearing testimony on 'United States Democracy Assistance'. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) — Lindsey Graham

Donald Trump’s tweeted attacks on Mika Brzezinski have caused the Serious(ly useless) Republican Senator Concern machine to swing into gear.

Mr. President, your tweet was beneath the office and represents what is wrong with American politics, not the greatness of America.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) June 29, 2017

Please just stop. This isn't normal and it's beneath the dignity of your office.
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) June 29, 2017

Orrin Hatch made similar noises.

Okay, guys. You’ve made your stand for dignity. But how are you voting on Trump’s judicial nominees? How are you voting on Trumpcare? Talk to me when you’re ready to really stand against what Trump stands for. Or really when you're ready to do anything that would have the White House thinking twice about issuing an immediate and forceful defense of Trump’s tweets:

Huckabee Sanders defends Trump's attacks on Fox: "The outrageous attacks that take place on that show day in day out ... they're personal."
— Abby D. Phillip (@abbydphillip) June 29, 2017

Basically, right now what we’ve got is a couple Republicans making noise to make themselves look good for the media even though we all know they’ll continue to support Trump where it matters.

Thursday, Jun 29, 2017 · 3:12:48 PM +00:00 · Laura Clawson

Sen McCain on Trump's Tweets: "I'm just embarrassed--embarrassed isn't the right word--I just regret it."
— Frank Thorp V (@frankthorp) June 29, 2017