"We change jobs -- all of us," Van Drew said. "I believe in American exceptionalism, that this is the best nation in the world," Van Drew said. Van Drew met with Trump on Friday, but said he had gotten "no pressure whatsoever" from the President to change parties. With rumors swirling that Van Drew was planning to leave the Democratic party, six of his staff members resigned over the weekend. Van Drew confirmed that he plans to run for reelection in 2020.

Source: CNN December 17, 2019 22:27 UTC