Ohio Republican congressman Jim Jordan became the latest defender of Donald Trump to question journalists for taking the president at his word.
, former President Barack Obama tried to put a finger on why he believed Present Trump or members of his administration frequently flaunt the truth or use the jocular defense:"One of the biggest challenges that we have to our democracy is the degree to which we do not share a common baseline of facts," Obama said.
Speaking in the White House lawn to reporters last week, Trump responded to questions about asking Ukraine for assistance in investigating Joe and Hunter Biden:"It's a very simple answer. They should investigate the Bidens. ... Likewise China should start an investigation into the Bidens because what happened in China is just about as bad as what happened with Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with US Representative Jim Jordan, Republican of Ohio, as he disembarks from Air Force One upon arrival at Lima Allen County Airport in Lima, Ohio, March 20, 2019, as he travels to visit a military manufacturing facility and attend a fundraiser. Jordan has been a close ally to Trump throughout business mogul's presidency.
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