Trump never did any jail time, but he was the anti-establishment businessman with an ax to grind who upended the Republican primary. Turning against Blankenship didn't stop the ex-con from continuing to tap into his "Trumpier than Trump" ethos. For Trump to be choosing between a mini-Trump and the Senate majority with an endorsement is not a new phenomenon. Sixteen months into his term, Trump is now all-in on preserving that Senate majority. And McConnell and Trump may have to deal with the consequences.

Source: CNN May 08, 2018 17:26 UTC