After CNN and other outlets reported this week on Trump's comments, some vulnerable Republican senators declined to comment. GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa declined to answer questions about Trump's remarks on Wednesday. Other Republicans defended Trump, saying that it's the President's job to calm the nation during a crisis. In some cases, the Republican senators themselves have underplayed or underestimated the crisis. Democratic candidate Theresa Greenfield criticized her opponent Ernst on Wednesday for "failing Iowans" in her response to the President's remarks.

Source: CNN September 10, 2020 17:58 UTC