AdvertisementsA day after Republican senators Jeff Flake and Bob Corker described Trump as having a “flagrant disregard” for truth and decency and of “debasing” the nation, the combative president shot back. “The meeting with Republican Senators yesterday, outside of Flake and Corker, was a love fest with standing ovations and great ideas for USA!” he continued. There are currently 52 Republican senators, so more than one defection would hamper reform efforts, unless Democrats can be brought on board. The White House points to the president’s solid approval ratings among Republican voters as evidence that his brand of politics should dominate the party. According to an Economist/YouGov Poll, 84 percent of Republican voters approve of the way Trump is handling his job as president.

Source: Manila Times October 26, 2017 00:45 UTC