May 31, 2018

Boehner: "There is no Republican party. There's a Trump party"

Michael Sykes

John Boehner speaking to an audience. — John Boehner. Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Former Speaker of the House John Boehner said at a political conference in Michigan Thursday morning that the Republican party has lost its identity and is "taking a nap".

"There is no Republican party. There's a Trump party."

— Boehner

Highlights:

Trump is "most unusual person we've elected" as president, Boehner said.
Trump won the election fairly, Boehner said.
If all the "noise" surrounding the president is taken away, his policies are "by and large" good things from a Republican standpoint.
On the state of politics: "It's too divided. The left and the right are gnawing at each other" and the press is "throwing gasoline on it."
On foreign affairs: Boehner said foreign countries are "thrilled the U.S. is leading" again and that Trump is "doing the right thing" on foreign policy.
On a potential trade war: Boehner said he doesn't believe Trump is trying to start a trade war, but wants to get people to the negotiating table.

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