Republicans and Democrats alike are testing whether to fight or flatter, all in an attempt to get Trump's attention and his assurances.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — At first, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker tried to play nice. He limited criticisms of the federal government’s handling of theBut nothing came, so he went on television. The first-term Democrat blasted the Trump administration Sunday on’s attention. After a Twitter feud and some mudslinging , the two got on the phone Monday, and Trump promised Illinois 250,000 masks and 300 ventilators.are trying to get what they need from Washington, and fast.
“We are doing very well with, I think, almost all of the governors, for the most part,” he said during a town hall on Fox News on Tuesday. “But you know, it’s a two-way street. They have to treat us well.” “I don’t want you to be the backup quarterback, we need you to be Tom Brady here,” Inslee replied, invoking the football star and Trump friend.“We’re just so appreciative, but we really need you,” Justice told Trump.
It’s an approach informed by Newsom’s past dealing with Trump during devastating wildfires. While Trump always has approved California’s requests for disaster declaration following fires, just days into Newsom’s tenure last year Trump threatened the state’s access to disaster relief money.
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