John Thune Accused Of ‘Mocking’ Trump

The challenge for GOP leaders is simple. Democrats could try to force votes on amendments to restrict the fund, putting Republicans in the awkward position of siding with Trump or getting pulled into a messy political dispute ahead of the midterms. Even some of Trump’s most devoted Senate friends are not content with the administration’s present approach. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said Trump needs to be much more straightforward.

“It’s pretty clear that the President has to say very explicitly that there’s not going to be a weaponization fund,”