Bob Corker joins long list of Republican senators President Trump has attacked on Twitter
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U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., called the White House an ‘Adult Day Center Center.’
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WASHINGTON — President Trump once again showed this weekend that when it comes to attacking political opponents, he is bipartisan.
His Twitter dustup with fellow Republican Bob Corker in response to the Tennessee senator’s criticism of the president’s sometimes erratic behavior would appear to further imperil Trump’s legislative agenda.
With a narrow Republican margin of 52 to 48 in the Senate, you’d expect Trump would be trying to curry favor within the GOP caucus.
Yet, he has now singled out 11 GOP senators for discouraging words, mostly on Twitter, some while he was running for the presidency and some since he took office. Here is a rundown of those senators and a sampling of the harshest barbs they have endured.
AS PRESIDENT
Bob Corker of Tennessee
Corker has several times questioned Trump’s stability and temperament; on Wednesday he said Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and White Hosue Chief of Staff John Kelly “help separate our country from chaos.”
Trump fired back Sunday morning:
Senator Bob Corker “begged” me to endorse him for re-election in Tennessee. I said “NO” and he dropped out (said he could not win without…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2017
..my endorsement). He also wanted to be Secretary of State, I said “NO THANKS.” He is also largely responsible for the horrendous Iran Deal!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 8, 2017
Corker, who is not seeking re-election, responded in kind:Â
It’s a shame the White House has become an adult day care center. Someone obviously missed their shift this morning.
— Senator Bob Corker (@SenBobCorker) October 8, 2017
John McCain of Arizona
Trump has had an ongoing battle with McCain that goes back several years.
Trump unloaded on McCain during an event in Ames, Iowa.
“He’s not a war hero. He is a war hero because he was captured,†Trump said. “I like people that weren’t captured, OK? I hate to tell you.â€
After McCain voted “no” on a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Trump was back on the warpath.
John McCain never had any intention of voting for this Bill, which his Governor loves. He campaigned on Repeal Replace. Let Arizona down!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
Lindsey Graham of South Carolina
Graham, a presidential rival, has taken fire from Trump both as a candidate and a senator. When Graham questioned Trump’s comments after racially motivated protests in Charlottesville, Virginia, the president responded.
Publicity seeking Lindsey Graham falsely stated that I said there is moral equivalency between the KKK, neo-Nazis white supremacists……
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017
But apparently Graham does not hold a grudge — he rode with the president to Trump’s suburban D.C. golf course for a Columbus Day outing Monday, and praised Trump’s golf game afterward.
Really enjoyed a round of golf with President @realDonaldTrump today.
President Trump shot a 73 in windy and wet conditions!
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) October 9, 2017
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Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
Murkowski drew Trump’s ire when she voted against legislation that would have partly repealed and replaced the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.
Jeff Flake of Arizona
Flake and Trump have feuded for some time with Trump endorsing his rival in the GOP primary. Flake is considered one of the most endangered Republican senators up for re-election next year.
Great to see that Dr. Kelli Ward is running against Flake Jeff Flake, who is WEAK on borders, crime and a non-factor in Senate. He’s toxic!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 17, 2017
Dean Heller of Nevada
Speaking at a White House lunch in July with Heller present, Trump questioned whether he wanted to be in the Senate anymore.
“This was the one we were worried about,” Trump said, motioning to Heller, who was seated next to him. “You weren’t there, but you’re going to be.”
Heller had earlier said he would vote against a health care reform package favored by Trump.
After a pause for laughter, Trump continued: “Look, he wants to remain a senator doesn’t he?”
Many took Trump’s comments as a threat.
Mitch McConnell of Kentucky
Trump has placed much of the blame for Congress failing to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act at the feet of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. He has incessantly badgered McConnell for failing to pass a bill, and has suggested changing Senate rules to eliminate the filibuster, which McConnell has said he will not do.
The only problem I have with Mitch McConnell is that, after hearing Repeal Replace for 7 years, he failed!That should NEVER have happened!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 24, 2017
Can you believe that Mitch McConnell, who has screamed Repeal Replace for 7 years, couldn’t get it done. Must Repeal Replace ObamaCare!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 10, 2017
If Republican Senate doesn’t get rid of the Filibuster Rule go to a simple majority, which the Dems would do, they are just wasting time!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 23, 2017
AS A CANDIDATE
Of course, during the campaign season, Trump was not shy about tweeting criticism of his opponents who happened to be U.S. senators:
Ted Cruz of Texas
Wow, Lyin’ Ted Cruz really went wacko today. Made all sorts of crazy charges. Can’t function under pressure – not very presidential. Sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 3, 2016
Rand Paul of Kentucky
Why would anyone in Kentucky listen to failed presidential candidate Rand Paul re: caucus. Made a fool of himself (1%.)
KY his 2nd choice!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 5, 2016
Marco Rubio of Florida
Ben Sasse of Nebraska
Sasse was a vocal Trump opponent during the 2016 campaign, season, saying he could never vote for Trump
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