GOP at war — with itself … The “DO NOT CONGRATULATE” leak about Putin was the most sensational and newsworthy over the last 24 hours. But the leak that most infuriated and perplexed senior Capitol Hill officials: HuffPost found out in real time — and other outlets quickly confirmed — that the president wasn’t happy with the government spending bill…
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The episode reflects Trump’s distrust of his own party’s congressional leaders:
One of Trump’s greatest fears in life is getting played for a sucker.
His allies on the outside — including Fox News hosts like Lou Dobbs, and even his own son, Don Jr. — encourage his instincts that establishment Republicans in Washington are seeking to undermine him and his agenda.
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