Michael Steele called former President Bush “the biggest RINO”, after his remarks at a rally over the weekend.
After his rally remarks over the weekend, Michael Steele referred to the former president as” the biggest RINO.” After his rally remarks over the weekend, Michael Steele referred to the former president as” the biggest RINO.”
Michael Steele called former President Bush “the biggest RINO”, after his remarks at a rally over the weekend.
LOADINGERROR LOADING. Michael Steele, former chair of the Republican National Committee, declared “game on” with Donald Trump after the former president claimed that the Make America Great Again movement makes up the vast majority of the GOP.. Steele, co-host of MSNBC’s “The Weekend,” flipped to a clip of the former president claiming that MAGA “represents 96% and maybe 100%” of the Republican Party as he spoke to supporters at a Virginia rally Saturday.. Advertisement. “We’re getting rid of the Romneys of the world, we want to get Romneys – and those out,” said the GOP front-runner of the Utah senator who recently remarked that he would “absolutely not” vote for Trump in November.. “But they know that we are the only ones who can stop them.”. Steele, in response, noted that he’s a decades-long member of the Republican Party before taking a swipe at Trump.. “If anyone is the biggest RINO, it’s you and we comin’ for you,” Steele said.. “So, just so you understand, you drew the line, baby. I’m stepping up to it and a whole lot of Republicans out there –– at least 40 percent or more –– are stepping to that line, too. So you just need to chill on that.”. Co-host Symone Sanders-Townsend added that Steele, a long-time critic of the former president, was putting Trump “on notice” before the ex-RNC chair chimed back in.. Advertisement. “Just on notice – you bring it, baby ’cause you wanna punk? Let’s punk, baby. Let’s go, one-on-one.”. Co-host Alicia Menendez went on to note a post on X from Sarah Longwell, founder of the Republican Accountability Project, who pointed to former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake’s criticism of John McCain voters.. “I forget, is she the Governor of Arizona right now, or no?,” Longwell wrote in response to the Trump clip Sunday.. “We’ve already seen this movie play out when you say, ‘We are not a big tent and we don’t want you at our table,’” Menendez said.. Steele added that Trump –– who he called “the biggest RINO in the room” –– has duped supporters into thinking he’s “somehow the conservative standard bearer.”. “You want to try to build a party and grow it? You’re not doing it. You’re shrinking. What elections have you won? What elections have you won? None, except your own. And you’re not winning this one because you didn’t win the last one,” Steele said.. Advertisement. [embedded content]. H/T: Mediaite. Support HuffPost. Our 2024 Coverage Needs You. At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.. Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.. Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your contribution of as little as $2 will go a long way.. As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to having well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.. We cannot do this without your help. Support our newsroom by contributing as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.. As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That’s why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.. Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we’ll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can’t find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.. Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.. Support HuffPost. Related. Donald TrumpMSNBCMichael Steele. ‘We Don’t Have A King Here:’ Raskin Slams Supreme Court For Hearing Trump Arguments. Nikki Haley Defeats Donald Trump In D.C. GOP Presidential Primary. Supreme Court Could Decide Monday If Trump Can Be Kicked Off State Ballots
