.@SenMikeLee: I have not endorsed Donald Trump
— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) June 28, 2016
It’s not secret that Sen. Mike Lee is no fan of Donald Trump, but the Utah conservative took his criticism up a notch in an interview with NewsMaxTVs Steve Malzberg where he explained exactly why The Donald still hasn’t earned his support.
Lee first goes after Trump for linking Ted Cruz’s father to the Kennedy assassination and then, more importantly, explains how the GOP nominee’s proposed temporary ban on Muslim into the United States is a threat to religious liberty of all faiths:
Mike Lee beast mode https://t.co/35tedwj5HT pic.twitter.com/Cnxt8EhOCV
— Katherine Miller (@katherinemiller) June 30, 2016
Watch here:
This does help explain why Trump is struggling against Hillary Clinton in Utah:
Why is Trump struggling in Utah? This interview gives some insight. Mike Lee sounds pissed as hell. https://t.co/mjosAJtCJJ
— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) June 30, 2016
So how does Trump possibly win the presidency if he has a) no money and b) no Pennsylvania campaign? Meanwhile, Utah may be lost to the Ds
— David Frum (@davidfrum) June 30, 2016
https://twitter.com/mckaycoppins/status/748353144472633344
Utah is a swing state if we're going by state polls – feel better about Trump now? https://t.co/E4Dl6igopq
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) June 28, 2016
Up next: Does this get worse as we get closer to the convention?
Good for Mike Lee. BUT, clock is ticking. No glory in doing this after Cleveland. #justsayno #dumptrump https://t.co/fPBR4MISv5
— Tim Miller (@Timodc) June 30, 2016
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