Trump hammers Flake as 'toxic' ahead of Phoenix rally
By POLITICO STAFF
President Donald Trump attacked Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake as “toxic” on Thursday, just days before the president will visit Phoenix for an upcoming rally.
“Great to see that Dr. Kelli Ward is running against Flake Jeff Flake, who is WEAK on borders, crime and a non-factor in Senate. He's toxic!” Trump tweeted Thursday morning, minutes after he also rebuked GOP South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham over criticism of the president’s Charlottesville response.
Ward, who unsuccessfully ran against Arizona Sen. John McCain in 2016, announced in October that she’ll run against Flake in 2018.
Flake, who had consistently been critical of Trump during the 2016 election, ratcheted-up his blistering criticism of the president in recent weeks. He recently wrote a book on conservatism and went on network and cable news shows to denounce the president.
Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Phoenix on Tuesday.
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