'Shame on Mike Johnson, shame on poor Lindsey': McCaskill blasts GOP for downplaying Trump's threats

Claire McCaskill calls out Trump allies, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Lindsey Graham, for continuing to downplay Trump’s escalating rhetoric threatening the ‘enemy from within’ — criticizing them for ignoring Trump’s history of extreme behavior and reminding people that next time around, Trump won’t have officials willing to say “no”:
“He will not put people like that in the Oval Office next time around.”

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[paulcampbell]

This is what to expect when you have sold your soul

[thelonelypamphleteer]

I live in SC and did my part by voting against Lindsey.... unfortunately, the rest of the state didn't

[pattiquiroz]

There is No poor Lindesy.he knows exactly what he sayg.there has never been a more 2 faced person in government

[davidmosqueda]

They’ve all sold the souls to the devil.

[Olddude]

Expecting any Republican’t to be anything but obsequious and spineless is expecting too much.

[bobfg]

Lindsey Graham is looking for trouble.

[mpjpugs]

Information that is factual is imperative! Not lies and rhetoric that is fascist! Go blue! I voted blue in Texas 💙💙

[haroldlamble]

Lindsey Graham gives politicians a bad name. He truly is a slimy worm how he's able to stand without a spine is truly amazing.

[bluelupin]

Thanks for speaking out, Sen. McCaskill!

[MyLude]

Mike Johnson said that he refers to the Bible before making big decisions. Really? This is clearly why he makes such leadership decisions as this. Vote Blue! Send the backwards obstructionists packing. Let’s move forward. The USA has a military with strength through diversity, the rule of law, not perfect but one of the best on earth. I am with Kamala

[MrDamo]

Divided his soul into lots. Sold one to the devil and the rest to the highest bidders.

[dianewalsh]

Oh no. Not one poor Lindsey. Shame on spineless Lindsey Graham

[NxDoyle]

_Somebody's_ been rifling through Trump's make-up case. I'm looking at you, Lindsey.

[jorm]

I'm voting for integrity, honesty, competency, good and excellent critical thinking skills with staunch intelligence and character. V🔵TE

[Dee-rw]

He should'nt be able to
run for president with out
showing his medical records.

[Ben]

Got to love Lindsey's tan ... copying the leader?

[NelsonJordan-wy]

Graham and Johnson two sad excuses for being men what do you expect???

[carolyngair]

This group isn’t worthy of these offices.

[laurataggart]

Thank you 🙏 for bringing this to the public attention.

[BunnyMacLean-emwn]

Lindsey Graham, Mike Johnson and Donald Trump are all the worst thing that could happen to AMERICA!!!
Let's make AMERICA Great Again and Vote these Pathetic Individuals OUT!!!