Priebus, Giuliani, Gingrich plot Trump 'intervention': report

The Hill ^ | August 3, 2016 | Jesse Byrnes

[maggief]

Top Republicans and political allies to Donald Trump are planning an "intervention" with the candidate following a disastrous two days and political firestorm encircling the Republican presidential nominee, according to a report Wednesday.

Republican National Committee (RNC) chairman Reince Priebus, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Speaker Newt Gingrich are among those looking to talk with the businessman, NBC News reports.

The group hopes to enlist Trump's children, who have proven pivotal in advising the businessman's candidacy, in their effort to get Trump back on track after days of feuding on Trump's part that even his closest political allies like New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has found inappropriate.

Trump insisted in a tweet early Wednesday that there is "great unity" in his campaign despite reports of internal campaign strife following an onslaught of negative attention.

The real estate tycoon feuded with the parents of a slain American Muslim soldiers killed in Iraq whose father spoke at last week's Democratic convention, then caught flak over his answers in an interview on Russia's moves in Europe.

Trump told The Washington Post on Tuesday he wasn't ready to back Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) in their primary races, despite them endorsing his candidacy, and he also swiped at Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.).

[DEEP_e]

as a half dozen DNC staff resign...

the only “plot” that has been documented is the DNC media (Chucky Todd/Jake Tapper) pipeline

[sergeantdave]

This entire episode was hatched by the buffoons in the neo-Nazi press. Anyone who falls for this belongs in the clown car with the buffoons.

[raisetheroof]

IMHO. . . Let Trump be Trump. He does not need any puppet masters pulling his strings! These three if they keep it up will become totally irrelevant. Trump does not need any “consultants” defining who he is.

I intend to vote Trump, but I think they are right.

Every minute that he spends on people like Cruz, Kasich, Ryan, and Kahn is a minute not spent on Hillary, the economy, terrorism and the Supreme Court.

He's wasting time and energy going after the small fry, when he should be focusing on the much bigger fish that are out there.

[navymom1]

I like your perspectives. You have given me fresh ways to look at Trump. Thanks!

[oldvirginian]

You’re welcome.

One thing I forgot to mention was that Trump seems to be able to see the big picture as well as the small details.

Some people look at a painting and see only what is at the forefront: the person, tree, mountain or whatever.

Others see the background, some the frame or others the colors used.

Trump is the type who sees all that plus the individual brushstrokes and how the painting is presented.
Details, details, details!

I know he isn’t a conservative by any stretch.
We are past conservatism vs liberalism.
We are at the point of trying to ensure the country survives.
If the Hildebeast wins we can kiss the constitution and rule of law goodbye.

Lets save the country with Trump then work on restoring what has been lost.

[DrewsMum]

There are many very successful ADD people.

It’s not a smear, it was just a speculation. Which I myself have suspected, having dealt for years with the subject.

[navymom1]

Well stated. I hope you are incorrect about Trump’s conservatism. But we shall see. As long as he builds the wall and gets rid of Obamacare, that is more than half the battle! I like his tax plan too!!!!

[KansasGirl]

[I seriously believe Trump is ADHD. He is so easily distracted for the task at hand.]

Trump is doing exactly what he set out to do.

[Georgia Girl 2]

This sounds pretty bogus.

[poconopundit]

Trump did pretty well in the primary.  Recall the mass hysteria back in July and August last year when the media tried to viciously take Trump out? But nothing materialized.  Trump only grew stronger.  He stuck to his guns and had the perfect story to tell at his rallies -- "The mainstream media are as dishonest as hell."  And voters bought the story because they realized it was true. For a normal candidate, yes, playing it safe is advisable.  But this is Donald Trump. It takes a confident chef to cook with fire.  Apprentice chefs are best advised to flip their burgers in a low, flat skillet and keep the flame on the burner low. But a chef who can flambé a Baked Alaska or stir fire into his wok to make the perfect fried rice?  Why... that requires a chef with a lot of practice, utter confidence, and a highly dexterous and quick mind. The dish he serves up is might satisfying!

[Jane Long]

LOL!! LOVE it :)

[HarleyLady27]

Fabulous!!! We are in lock step on this one...

[elpadre]

right, I am not a tweeter. Nor do the ol’ guys I drink coffee with. But all we hear on talk radio and FR are about the tweets. My group all support Trump and they are concerned. I suspect there are others like us with such concerns. They represent a great generation and people need to listen because a misstep in these final says could be disastrous. He won’t lose us. But he could well have a problem with independents with a careless word.

[elpadre]

I would say the personal attacks he makes in response to attacks on him - sometimes it makes him look petty. Often these words are best left unsaid. His message is so powerful, and these issues tend to cheapen it. There is a miracle in play with Donald Trump and none of us want anything to upset the apple cart. My group may only be a dozen but I think they are representative of most old timers and should be heard.

Stay on track Donald, don’t let these media vultures take you off.

[b9]

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