Donald Trump’s performance in a joint press conference was so bad that even Republicans are publicly slamming him, with some going so far as to admit that Donald Trump’s behavior seems to indicate his a Russian asset, working against the interests of the United States.
Here’s a round-up of red hot Republican responses, starting with Senator Jeff Flake:
Senator Ben Sasse:
Senator Lindsey Graham took a softer approach, but called Trump’s responses “weak.”
A former chairman of the Republican National Committee said Trump sounded compromised.
Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
Abby Huntsman, a Fox News analyst and daughter of current United States Ambassador to Russia, Jon Huntsman:
Meghan McCain, daughter of Senator John McCain.
Meanwhile, let’s check in with Republican leaders Mitch McConnell and Paul Ryan for their reaction:
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Monday, Jul 16, 2018 · 5:33:52 PM +00:00
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Jen Hayden
Ruh-roh, Donald Trump’s comments were so egregious that Paul Ryan took a break from counting all his newly found tax cut money to issue a statement saying, ‘there is no question that Russia interfered in our election and continues attempts to undermine democracy here and around the world.’