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WASHINGTON — Over the past year, we’ve witnessed prominent
Republicans — who’ve been critical of President Trump and his volatile
behavior — still stand behind the president or his policies.
Retiring Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., who denounced Trump on the Senate floor back in October
("When the next generation asks us: 'Why didn't you do something? Why
didn't you speak up?' What are we going to say?"), has consistently
voted for Trump’s policies and nominees.
Retiring Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn. – who also blasted Trump last fall ("His governing model is to divide and to attempt to bully and to use untruths”) — still voted for Trump’s tax legislation.
And Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who said Trump was “crazy,” “unifit” and “a kook” during the 2016 GOP presidential primaries, has emerged as a key Trump ally.
On “Meet the Press” yesterday,
Graham explained why he still sticks up for Trump: 1) because Trump is
president, and 2) because Trump can help him with his policy goals.
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