President Trump said on Oct. 16 that he and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have an "outstanding" relationship as both men addressed reporters at the White House. And just an hour before lunching with McConnell, Trump basically endorsed former adviser Stephen K. Bannon's war on McConnell and the Republican establishment. During a Cabinet meeting on Oct. 16, President Trump responded to Steve Bannon's declaration of "war" on the GOP establishment. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 10, 2017Senator Mitch McConnell said I had "excessive expectations," but I don't think so. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said on Oct. 16 that he and President Trump "have the same agenda" as both men addressed reporters at the White House.

Source: Washington Post October 16, 2017 20:14 UTC