A White House official tells Senate GOP aides that senators should ‘keep their powder dry’ rather than criticize the president’s move, as McConnell predicts passage of disapproval resolution.
By Erica Werner , Erica Werner Congressional reporter focusing on economic policy Email Bio Follow Jacqueline Alemany and Jacqueline Alemany Anchor of Power Up Email Bio Follow John Wagner John Wagner National reporter leading The Post's breaking political news team Email Bio Follow March 4 at 2:25 PM The White House told Senate Republicans on Monday to “keep their powder dry” ahead of a vote to nullify President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.
At Monday’s meeting, Parkinson cautioned GOP Senate communications aides against public criticism from their bosses over the emergency declaration, saying that if senators are planning to vote to overturn it they should contact the White House to get further information on Trump’s rationale, according to the two people who attended the meeting.
[Republican Sen. Rand Paul says he will vote for measure blocking Trump’s emergency declaration, paving way for passage] Paul joined GOP Sens. Susan Collins , Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis in opposing Trump’s move. Paul announced his opposition to the emergency declaration at an event in Kentucky over the weekend, and elaborated in an opinion piece for Fox News Channel, writing: “I would literally lose my political soul if I decided to treat President Trump different than President Obama.”
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