US election 2020: Donald Trump attacks ‘stupid’ Republican critics in final stretch
- Trump targets Republican senator who said president ‘kisses dictators’ butts’ and uses White House as a business
- Republicans have warned of electoral losses that will include congressional races
US President Donald Trump lashed out at “stupid” critics from within his own party and called for unity after growing Republican criticism and warnings of a “bloodbath” in the November 3 election.
Trump issued the comments as he and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden hit the ground in crucial swing states in the final stretch before an election that opinion polls show the real estate mogul is at serious risk of losing.
Speaking to a rally in the western state of Nevada, Trump ranged from attacks on Biden and boasts about his economic policies to discussions on bathroom water pressure and a shirt worn by the commissioner of the National Football League.
But he also addressed comments from Republican Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska, who recently told constituents Trump “kisses dictators’ butts”, mistreats women and uses the White House as a business.
Other Republicans have warned of electoral losses in the polls that will include congressional races, including Senator Ted Cruz, who like Sasse said there was a risk of a “bloodbath”.
Even one of Trump’s closest Senate allies, Lindsey Graham, recently said Democrats have a “good chance” at winning the White House.