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GOP Donors Threaten Anti-Trump Revolt During Colorado Retreat

The Koch Brothers are not the only libertarian-minded Republican mega donors who have taken a dim view of Trump’s trade war.
This weekend, a group of Republicans who have given at least $100,000 per year to conservative causes is meeting in Colorado Springs.
The group has turned hard on Trump, says NBC News reporter Leigh Ann Caldwell.
The Koch brothers and their wealthy Republican donor network are gathering in Colorado and expressing frustration with some of President Trump’s policies. @LACaldwellDC reports. https://t.co/MdmjUsanlq
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 29, 2018
“They tried to give him the benefit of the doubt after he was elected,” she said. “But now, 18 months, almost two years into his tenure, we’re seeing a marked shift in the tone among this network… they’re not only concerned about the tone of this president… but it’s also his policies, as well.”
Caldwell said the group is angry about trade and tariffs, but also also by Trump’s family separation policy.
“They call it abhorrent,” she said. “They call it a horrible policy and it doesn’t reflect the ideals of this country.”
Catch up with the conversation below.
Asked if he would be ok with a Democratic-controlled House, Charles Koch tells reporters: “I don’t care what initials are in front of or after somebody’s name.”
— Tarini Parti (@tparti) July 29, 2018
Charles Koch took questions on the record from reporters. Among the things he said:
– He “regrets” supporting some Republicans. “And so we’re going to be much stricter” in determining who they get behind— Leigh Ann Caldwell (@LACaldwellDC) July 29, 2018
My segment with @AlexWitt from earlier today 👇👇👇 https://t.co/qeT8Ptc8z1
— Leigh Ann Caldwell (@LACaldwellDC) July 29, 2018
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