Sydney Kamlager-Dove: “I want to just say that Republicans have endured a rather lopsided relationship with Donald Trump this year--dare I say…”

“I want to just say that Republicans have endured a rather lopsided relationship with Donald Trump this year--dare I say, abusive. I hope you will consider this a Republican intervention. For the record, these are not attacks. They are just facts. Healthcare: Republicans cut $1 trillion from Medicaid with their big, ugly bill, threatening their own vulnerable constituents, when three-quarters of Medicaid enrollees are in red States, and rural hospitals across this country are struggling to stay open. Republicans then shut down the government to avoid a vote on extending ACA subsidies, only for Trump to later come out in support of extending these subsidies. A recent Navigator poll shows that Americans blame Trump and congressional Republicans for rising healthcare premiums by a 26-point margin. Surprise: Americans also overwhelmingly blame Republicans for the shutdown. I see tread marks everywhere. Redistricting: The drama started when Trump called Greg Abbott and demanded five more Republican seats in Texas, triggering California's redistricting efforts that could cost California Republicans five seats. It is funny how my Republican colleagues were, are, and remain silent when Texas, Ohio, Missouri, and North Carolina gerrymander, but throw a tantrum when California punches back. Chip deal: I don't mean nachos or potatoes. I mean the AI, computing, and national security kind.…”