House Republicans Lament Trump’s Debate Meltdown

The Hill reports:

House Republicans are bemoaning former President Trump’s performance in the first — and potentially only — debate against Vice President Harris, acknowledging that the Democratic nominee successfully got under her GOP opponent’s skin.

“I’m just sad,” one House Republican who is supportive of Trump told The Hill. “She knew exactly where to cut to get under his skin. Just overall disappointing that he isn’t being more composed like the first debate.”

A second House Republican, who requested anonymity to discuss the sensitive topic, said “many” in the GOP conference were “disappointed” that Trump could not stay on message throughout the debate. “Lots of missed opportunities so far,” a third House Republican told The Hill. “It’s not devastating – but it’s not good.”

Read the full article. Note how they were all too terrified to go on the record.

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