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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
GOP bigwigs mulling intervention as Trump remains off-kilter
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleWith the US presidential election just 96 days away, Republican chairman Reince Priebus and a handful of other high-profile party members are considering directly confronting Donald Trump following a series of startling stances and statements, including his refusal to endorse GOP House Speaker Paul Ryan’s re-election and his continued criticism of the family of a slain American Muslim soldier.
The party chairman has been speaking with Trump’s campaign chairman Paul Manafort and the candidate’s grown children, who are reportedly in agreement that he needs to stop picking fights within his own party.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich may join Priebus and another Trump ally, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, in specifically urging the nominee to adjust his approach, according to an unnamed Republican official with direct knowledge of Priebus’ thinking.
There is great unity in my campaign, perhaps greater than ever before. I want to thank everyone for your tremendous support. Beat Crooked H!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 3, 2016
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