Republican senators vying for another term in office dared not speak a word against President Donald Trump on Thursday.<br />For months, they've praised the President's response to the health and economic crisis, despite polling suggesting that most Americans disapprove.<br />But an uproar arose after Trump's stunning admission was revealed: he intentionally downplayed the severity of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.<br />According to CNN, most Republican senators either dodged questions regarding Trump's remarks, or outright defended him.<br />Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst refused to comment, as did Arizona Sen. Martha McSally, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, and Texas Sen. John Cornyn.<br />However, Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina defended the president's conduct. So did South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham.<br />I don't think he needs to go on TV and screaming we're all going to die. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)
