Several Republican senators recently met with former President Donald Trump to discuss the state of his campaign and plans for the future. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio described the meeting as a way to 'get the team back together,' expressing optimism but acknowledging that there is still much work to be done.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz characterized the meeting as 'terrific,' noting that Trump was in good spirits and focused on winning back the White House. Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty also had positive feedback, simply stating that the meeting was 'good.'
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville highlighted the mood in the room as one of 'unification' and 'leadership,' qualities he believes are lacking in Washington. Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy mentioned his interest in Trump's press conference, emphasizing the importance of the former president connecting with the people in the city.
When asked about Trump's potential choice for vice president, Rubio laughed and denied any discussions on the matter. Regarding unity within the party, Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio dismissed the idea that any credible Republicans are still blaming Trump for the January 6 Capitol attack.
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas shared that Trump expressed frustration over recent events, particularly the trial, but did not bring up the January 6 incident during the meeting. Overall, the senators' feedback on the meeting with Trump was largely positive, with a focus on moving forward and working towards regaining the White House in the future.
