President Trump pumps his fist as he walks on the South Lawn after arriving on Marine One at the White House. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)The CampaignRINSE AND REPEAT: Faced with plummeting poll numbers, a pandemic and continued incendiary tweets — some with not-so-subtle racial signaling — a handful of Republicans are imploring President Trump to change his tone. Responding to Trump's tweets or controversial statements is a hallmark of the Trump administration that most Republicans have gotten used to, frequently by not responding at all. The reality is that Teleprompter Trump always veers off script and starts tweeting again … and again and again, continuing to cause headaches for Republicans who now fear they might go down with Trump in November. No, I think a mask is a — it’s a double-edged sword, ” Trump, who has repeatedly refused to wear a mask, told Bender.

Source: Washington Post June 29, 2020 10:30 UTC