- Republican Sen. Ben Sasse slammed President Donald Trump this week during a phone call with Nebraska constituents, saying the president "kisses dictators' butts," "has flirted with white supremacists," mistreats women, and "mocks evangelicals behind closed doors."
- The senator made the comments during a telephone town hall meeting in response to a question about why he has publicly criticized the president. He also criticized Trump's foreign policy, spending, and handling of the coronavirus.
- Sasse, who supported other Republican candidates in 2016, said that he fears Trump may ultimately be driving the country further to the left.
