ToplineRepublican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska launched into a scathing critique of President Trump’s leadership in a telephone town-hall with constituents despite supporting his reelection, offering a glaring example of the discontent many Republican lawmakers have with the president. With less than a month until the presidential election, President Donald Trump tapped Amy Coney Barrett to be his third Supreme Court nominee in just four years. (Photo by Tom Williams-Pool/Getty Images) Getty ImagesKey FactsAsked by a constituent about his relationship with Trump, Sasse highlighted what they have in common briefly launching into an extended criticism of Trump, according to audio of the call obtained by the Washington Examiner. Forbes has reached out to the White House and Trump campaign for comment. But Sasse has nonetheless voted largely in line with Trump, including voting to acquit him during his impeachment trial in February.

Source: Forbes October 15, 2020 20:25 UTC