… Critics of Trump’s trade policy are calling on him to de-escalate the trade war rather than try to bail out the businesses hurt by it. But then Mr. Trump bestowed his formal blessing on Mr. DeSantis for the Aug. 28 primary. “If that seems like an odd question, consider that Mr. Trump is running a campaign strategy that puts the House at maximum risk while focusing on the Senate. … Mr. Trump might not welcome a Democratic House, but he also might not fear it as long as Republicans keep the Senate. More than even most politicians, Mr. Trump always needs a foil, and Speaker Nancy Pelosi would be from central political casting.”-- Hillary Clinton is getting more involved in Democrats’ midterm efforts.

Source: Washington Post July 31, 2018 12:56 UTC