Republicans scramble to brush off claims Trump is a 'lunatic'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune focused on the security of the Strait of Hormuz when asked about Trump's threats toward Iran.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune focused on the security of the Strait of Hormuz when asked about Trump's threats toward Iran.
Republican leaders are downplaying growing concerns over Donald Trump's mental fitness following a series of controversial social media posts, while Democrats and some former allies call for the 25th Amendment.
quoted criticizing Trump's mental state
declined to answer reporters
Senate Majority Leader John Thune led the defeat of a resolution to curb military action in Iran, a move CBS News characterized as a defense of executive flexibility. While right-leaning outlets like the Conservative Institute highlight Thune’s plan to use future war funding as leverage, left-leaning Alternet frames his defense of the administration's rhetoric as damage control for the president.
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