By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/donald-trump-said-understands-steve-bannons-anger-republicans-congress Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump said he ‘understands’ Steve Bannon’s anger with Republicans in Congress Politics Oct 16, 2017 12:33 PM EDT President Donald Trump says he “understands” his former chief strategist’s anger at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and efforts to unseat incumbent Republicans. Trump told reporters as he convenes a Cabinet meeting Monday that he “can understand where Steve Bannon’s coming from.” At a conservative gathering over the weekend, Bannon declared war against the Republican establishment, including McConnell. Trump says he has “great relations” with many senators, but says “they are not getting the job done.” Trump says “There are some Republicans that, frankly, should be ashamed of themselves,” though he says “most of them are really, really great people.” He called Bannon “a friend.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
President Donald Trump says he “understands” his former chief strategist’s anger at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and efforts to unseat incumbent Republicans. Trump told reporters as he convenes a Cabinet meeting Monday that he “can understand where Steve Bannon’s coming from.” At a conservative gathering over the weekend, Bannon declared war against the Republican establishment, including McConnell. Trump says he has “great relations” with many senators, but says “they are not getting the job done.” Trump says “There are some Republicans that, frankly, should be ashamed of themselves,” though he says “most of them are really, really great people.” He called Bannon “a friend.” We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now