Trump's public attack, following a weekend in which he was criticized at a Koch network summer meeting, comes amid speculation that the Koch brothers are reconsidering their typically full-throated support for Republican candidates during the midterm elections. "The globalist Koch Brothers, who have become a total joke in real Republican circles, are against Strong Borders and Powerful Trade. I never sought their support because I don't need their money or bad ideas," Trump tweeted Tuesday morning. The globalist Koch Brothers, who have become a total joke in real Republican circles, are against Strong Borders and Powerful Trade. I made..... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 31, 2018In a separate tweet, Trump argued that he "made them richer" and that the Koch network "is highly overrated."

Source: CNN July 31, 2018 11:32 UTC