>>if POTUS was going to go full offense then he’d have the House “firebrands” on the team ... the signal being sent (until now) was not
This was this morning
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-mcconnell-impeachment
Trump Has Been Following McConnell’s Lead On Impeachment…But Will It Last?
FTA:
McConnell told Trump to leave rightwing firebrands — like Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and John Ratcliffe (R-TX) — off his impeachment defense team, despite the President’s inclination to include them. McConnell won.
NOW it’s finally clear. Not going against Mitch. Spokesmen only.
White House adds eight House Republicans to Trump impeachment team
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The lawmakers will likely not speak on the Senate floor during the trial, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell opposed the idea. Rather, each member will aid Trump’s defense in other ways, which could include speaking to the media and advising the White House.
To me, leaving them off is not a good thing for President Trump. Neither was having having Pam Bondi, Ken Starr, nor Dershiwtz.
No
From the article:
McConnell told Trump to leave rightwing firebrands — like Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and John Ratcliffe (R-TX) — off his impeachment defense team, despite the President’s inclination to include them. McConnell won.
and hot off the press:
""BREAKING: Jim Jordan, John Ratcliffe, Mark Meadows, Debbie Lesko, Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin and Doug Collins Join President Trump’s Legal Team"""