Donald Trump Courted a Republican Rebellion. Now He’s Got One

  • Flake, Corker blast president, saying they can’t be complicit
  • Other Republicans are trying to stay focused on tax-cut plan

Clifton: GOP United on Tax Cuts Despite Differences

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Donald Trump campaigned against the Republican Party establishment to win the White House. After two of its more prominent members fought back, calling Trump nothing less than a danger to democracy, the president showed no signs of letting up Wednesday.

The rebellion comes at the worst possible time, as the party is trying to thread the needle on a promised massive tax cut that’s helping bolster record stock market gains.