Will Trump u-turn on this, too, in about a week?
I am glad that President Trump is not afraid to make a U-turn if a nominee demonstrates that he is not willing to go in the direction that he wants.
Trump is headed toward impeachment or the exercise of Section 4 of the 25th Amendment. This type of indecisive behavior (pulling nominees) is playing into the hands of those who see him as irrational.
He has 100% of the Democrat votes in the House and Senate against him. Conviction in today’s Senate will require 20 Republican votes. Twelve Senators stood against Trump on the wall. It will take only 8 additional Senators to remove him. Actually 7 because McConnell will likely vote for conviction if there are 19 other votes to convict.
Waivering on ICE is one thing. Consider also Secretary of State Mattis resigned in December 2018. There is still no nominee for what is arguably one of the three most critical cabinet positions (Defense, State, and Attorney General). The Mattis resignation was no surprise. There should have been a nominee for his replacement within 2 weeks, not nearly 4 months.
Consider also his wavering on border enforcement. Consider he keeps talking about releasing FISA information, but does nothing. These behaviors are not those of a strong and effective leader.
One other factor. His trade policies are unpopular in Congress and with big business. No doubt those who wield economic power in this country are telling Congress to “fix” the trade situation. Notice there has been no progress toward passing the new NAFTA. Also notice Trump keeps “delaying” imposition of the strong tariffs against China.
If Trump continues to waver and appear indecisive, plus continue to make public statements that are untrue and appear to be the result of memory failure (claiming his father was born in Germany), VP Pence and a majority of the cabinet may certify to Congress that Trump is mentally and emotionally unable to discharge the duties of office. Back that up with a statement signed by Trump’s physician and he will be “temporarily” removed. However, Congress can then permanently remove his with a 2/3 vote of both houses. If Pence and the cabinet exercise Section 3 of the 25th amendment, Congress will be quick to come up with the 2/3 vote to permanently remove him. Remember, Kevin McCarthy, the GOP minority leader in the House, is a member of the Paul Ryan RINO establishment. When push comes to shove, the moderates will vote with the party to do the bidding of their donors.
Concern trolls gotta express “concern”...what do you contribute to anything you claim to want? Any time knocking on doors/putting up signs/contributing funds?
.....I thought not....troll
President Trump has placed people in his administration who don’t embrace the Deplorable Agenda. If he withdraws the nomination of a person who is proving to be not on board, that’s a good thing.