Congressional Republicans are confused and suffering from whiplash after President Trump this week flip-flopped on guns and taxes, created a diplomatic row with a European ally, ordered U.S. firms to stop doing business with China, and suggested Jewish voters were disloyal.
He also referred to himself as “the chosen one,” a remark he later said was meant to be sarcastic.
GOP lawmakers have grown accustomed to dodging questions from reporters about Trump’s latest tweet or controversy, but the president’s dizzying performance this week left even some of his staunchest allies scratching their heads.
View the complete August 24 article by Scott Wong on The Hill website here.