Following the recent debate, several senior Senate Republicans have expressed their opinions on former President Donald Trump's performance. North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis remarked that Trump seemed to have taken the bait from Vice President Kamala Harris during the debate. Tillis emphasized the importance of heeding advice from experts in politics to avoid potential pitfalls.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn, who is vying for GOP leadership, refrained from directly commenting on Trump's performance but criticized the debate format as unhelpful. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, while planning to vote for Trump, called for a stronger commitment to fiscal responsibility and continued Covid investigations.
On the other hand, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who is not supporting Trump's reelection, stated that she believed it was not his best evening. Maine Sen. Susan Collins, another Trump critic, expressed disappointment that the debate did not provide clarity on the candidates' positions for undecided voters.
Sen. Roger Marshall from Kansas highlighted his concern that the debate failed to shed light on Kamala Harris' policies, labeling America as the real loser for not receiving substantive information. The diverse range of opinions from these Senate Republicans reflects the varying perspectives on Trump's debate performance.
