The President’s inner circle threw a public tantrum Thursday as it became clear that establishment Republicans were keeping them at arm’s length.
The President, family members and top surrogates have baselessly raged for days that the 2020 election, which appears to be tilting toward Joe Biden, was spoiled by widespread fraud and liberal shenanigans.
But without any evidence to argue their case, Trump’s closest allies have found themselves abandoned by the establishment power players upon whom they once relied.
The total lack of action from virtually all of the “2024 GOP hopefuls” is pretty amazing.
They have a perfect platform to show that they’re willing & able to fight but they will cower to the media mob instead.
Don’t worry @realDonaldTrump will fight & they can watch as usual!
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 5, 2020
Where are Republicans! Have some backbone. Fight against this fraud. Our voters will never forget you if your sheep! https://t.co/jLzOIJbrwV
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) November 5, 2020
“Where is the GOP?! Our voters will never forget…” – @EricTrump
NO, THEY WON’T!
— Rudy W. Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) November 5, 2020
No one is surprised. https://t.co/DZ0GNZMjqG
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 5, 2020
Some Republicans offered milquetoast statements of generalized support for the President, but only after some prodding.
“The law must be followed,” wrote former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley after Donald Trump Jr.’s complained that “2024 GOP hopefuls” were failing to come to his father’s defense.
“We have to keep the faith that the truth will prevail,” Haley said.
“Americans deserve a free and fair election,” dribbled Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT). “While vote counters must be allowed to do their jobs the American people also need a transparent process so they can trust the final count.”
Hardly groundbreaking stuff, and certainly no match for the Trump campaign’s multi-front war against legitimate ballot-counting efforts in several states.
The Trumps still had a few friends by their side — and they were keeping tabs.
After spotting a missive from Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) insisting on “new election integrity laws NOW,” the President’s eldest let the senator know his display of fealty hadn’t gone unnoticed.
Thanks @HawleyMO good to see this was before my tweet. https://t.co/2qd1366RIr
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) November 5, 2020
Whiney spoiled brats whine. Details at 11.
Don’t want to be that guy but I guess I’m that guy because I did in fact predict that these Trumpistas would find themselves suddenly and mostly friendless the morning after. Everyone with half a brain knows the jig is up. And there are no people like Washington people for moving on when you’ve had your day.
Josh Hawley once again proves himself an idiot. Poll watchers are guaranteed access. Who’s not guaranteed access is any yayhoo who declares themself a poll watcher. There is a process. And for approved poll watchers, ballot counting is pretty damn transparent.
Let the disintegration begin.
Republicans in disarray!