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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIf Republicans Are Ever Going Turn On Trump, This Might Be The Moment
FiveThirtyEightWhile the past few days have felt unprecedented in almost all respects, theyve been familiar in at least one way: President Trump has once again done something widely viewed as outrageous. In this case, his administration had law enforcement officials clear a path for Trump to visit a nearby church, leading to protesters being tear gassed outside the White House.
And, as has often been the case when Trump draws criticism, many GOP senators have evaded questions about the violence and Trumps role in it. I dont have any reaction to it. I havent seen footage. I didnt follow, Im sorry. And even, He has moments. But I mean, as you know, it lasts generally as long as the next tweet.
Yet maybe this time is a little different. Even before the protesters were driven away from the White House, wed begun to hear a number of strong condemnations of both Trump and how he was handling the protests across the country some from familiar corners and others from more surprising sources, like military leaders.
On the usual suspects list theres Sens. Mitt Romney, Susan Collins, Ben Sasse and Lisa Murkowski (although Murkowski avoided saying much about the protests specifically, she did say she is struggling with whether to vote for Trump in 2020). But some current and former members of the presidents inner circle have also criticized him. Most notably, former Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who resigned in protest in December 2018, issued a scathing rebuke of Trumps actions on Wednesday night, writing, We must reject and hold accountable those in office who would make a mockery of our Constitution. (He also said, The protests are defined by tens of thousands of people of conscience who are insisting that we live up to our values our values as people and our values as a nation.) Current Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has also objected to using active-duty troops to respond to mostly peaceful protests.
And, as has often been the case when Trump draws criticism, many GOP senators have evaded questions about the violence and Trumps role in it. I dont have any reaction to it. I havent seen footage. I didnt follow, Im sorry. And even, He has moments. But I mean, as you know, it lasts generally as long as the next tweet.
Yet maybe this time is a little different. Even before the protesters were driven away from the White House, wed begun to hear a number of strong condemnations of both Trump and how he was handling the protests across the country some from familiar corners and others from more surprising sources, like military leaders.
On the usual suspects list theres Sens. Mitt Romney, Susan Collins, Ben Sasse and Lisa Murkowski (although Murkowski avoided saying much about the protests specifically, she did say she is struggling with whether to vote for Trump in 2020). But some current and former members of the presidents inner circle have also criticized him. Most notably, former Secretary of Defense James Mattis, who resigned in protest in December 2018, issued a scathing rebuke of Trumps actions on Wednesday night, writing, We must reject and hold accountable those in office who would make a mockery of our Constitution. (He also said, The protests are defined by tens of thousands of people of conscience who are insisting that we live up to our values our values as people and our values as a nation.) Current Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has also objected to using active-duty troops to respond to mostly peaceful protests.
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If Republicans Are Ever Going Turn On Trump, This Might Be The Moment (Original Post)
brooklynite
Jun 2020
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qazplm135
(7,447 posts)1. some will, most won't but we only need a few
and don't worry, there's at least three more moments Trump will cause between now and election day.
no_hypocrisy
(46,104 posts)2. Also, a lot of state primaries are completed.
Incumbent Republicans (House and Senate) don't have worry about Trump running a MAGA challenger to unseat them.
SoonerPride
(12,286 posts)3. I'm not holding my breath
They dont have enough spine to stand upright much less turn on trump.
sfstaxprep
(9,998 posts)4. They're Looking Ahead To Being In The Minority
Fuck 'Em!
BlueTsunami2018
(3,492 posts)5. They're never going to turn on him.
We need to stop hoping for it. Hes everything theyve always wanted.
dlk
(11,566 posts)6. Don't hold your breath...
Trump embodies exactly what the Republican Party stands for. They are silent for a reason and its not decency.
Poiuyt
(18,123 posts)7. It's trump's party now
No republican will go against him. I don't know why they don't rename the party