Rep. Martha Roby (R-Ala.) on Capitol Hill. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call
President Trump tweeted his endorsement of Rep. Martha Roby (R-Ala.) Friday, despite Roby's impassioned rebuke of Trump in the wake of the Access Hollywood scandal during his 2016 presidential campaign, when she said: "I cannot look my children in the eye and justify a vote for a man who promotes and boasts about sexually assaulting women."
Behind the scenes: It's a stunning signal of support, given Trump's fixation on loyalty. Meanwhile, there’s been consternation within Trumpworld over whether to endorse Roby, who has worked hard at gaining back the president's approval.