GOP Lawmaker Twists Himself in Knots Trying to Excuse Trump's  Rhetoric in CNN Segment

GOP lawmaker twists himself in knots trying to excuse Trump's  rhetoric in CNN segment

Indiana state Rep. Andrew Ireland, a Republican, is downplaying the idea that President Donald Trump’s social media attacks have any real influence on people making threats against lawmakers in his state. Indiana Republicans who are unwilling to redraw congressional lines mid-cycle to help the GOP maintain the House majority are now facing swatting attempts and bomb threats, but Ireland insists these incidents are unrelated to Trump’s rhetoric o…

'No, that's not what I said': CNN anchor gets testy on GOP lawmaker over Trump remarks

A CNN anchor had a fiery reaction in a conversation with a Republican Indiana state lawmaker on Monday, as Indiana leaders in the Senate will vote to decide on redistricting in the state. State Rep. Andrew Ireland said it was "backwards" to try and blame President Donald Trump for swatting or oth...