Tensions between congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump have been heightened in the past few days over Trump’s threat to levy tariffs on Mexico. Now, congressional Republicans are mulling holding a vote to block the tariffs, which could also prevent funds from going to Trump’s border wall.
At a press conference Tuesday in the UK, Trump showed no signs of backing off his tariff strong-arming.
“I don’t think they will do that; if they do it’s foolish,” he said of the threatened Republican vote. “There’s nothing more important than borders. I’ve had tremendous Republican support.”
The vast majority of Republicans don’t often break with this President, but many of his usual allies have voiced displeasure at his tariff threat.
The vote they are considering would nullify Trump’s national emergency declaration. Congress took such a vote in March, but Trump vetoed it. This time, more widespread anger about Trump’s behavior may garner enough support to create a veto-proof vote.
“but many of his usual allies have voiced displeasure at his tariff threat.”
So is “displeasure” the new “concern”, or is it more concerned than “concern”?
If Trump throws a temper tantrum like he did last time, will rethugs still be concerned?
The Trump Doctrine
Belligerent ignorant asshole = Strong
Had enough yet republicans? Your net worth is dropping like a rock
“Foolish” is synonymous with “I don’t like it”. I’m not sure he groks the concept of “I don’t like it, but it’s a good idea for them to try”.
Unfortunately for the Rethugs, by this time next year, prices on many things in this country imported from outside of the US, from food to consumer goods will be going up. In some cases, dramatically. The blame lays at their feet. It’ll do wonders for the Presidential election.
Farmers in MAGA-land have a tough choice, the wall or their livelihood.
Congratulations, you’ve just become a minority in Trumps world. Enjoy.