President Trump Hits Back, Says Koch Brothers Are ‘a Total Joke’
President Donald Trump hit back against the Koch brothers Tuesday calling them “a total joke.”
“The globalist Koch Brothers, who have become a total joke in real Republican circles, are against Strong Borders and Powerful Trade,” Said Trump on Twitter. “I never sought their support because I don’t need their money or bad ideas.”
The globalist Koch Brothers, who have become a total joke in real Republican circles, are against Strong Borders and Powerful Trade. I never sought their support because I don’t need their money or bad ideas. They love my Tax & Regulation Cuts, Judicial picks & more. I made…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 31, 2018
“Their network is highly overrated, I have beaten them at every turn,” Trump said further on Twitter. “They want to protect their companies outside the U.S. from being taxed, I’m for America First & the American Worker – a puppet for no one,” added Trump.
….them richer. Their network is highly overrated, I have beaten them at every turn. They want to protect their companies outside the U.S. from being taxed, I’m for America First & the American Worker – a puppet for no one. Two nice guys with bad ideas. Make America Great Again!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 31, 2018
Trump’s criticism of the Koch brothers came as they said will not support Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) is his run for the United States Senate.
As reported by the Washington Post, On Monday, the Koch network announced that it does not currently plan to support Republican Rep. Kevin Cramer in his effort to unseat Sen. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, one of the most vulnerable Democrats up for reelection this November
Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel also attacked the Koch network, saying it was “very disappointing to see yesterday that they are not going to support Kevin Cramer in this all-too-important North Dakota Senate race.”