In a stunning move in opposition of his own party, Republican Sen. Jeff Flake says he has issued a contribution to the campaign of Doug Jones, the Democratic candidate opposing Roy Moore in Alabama.
Flake made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter, noting “country before party” while also posting a picture of his campaign contribution.
Flake’s move comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Moore, and the Republican National Committee (RNC) reversed an earlier decision to support its candidate.
Get breaking National news
WATCH: Steve Bannon delivers scathing speech at Roy Moore rally against Republican ‘establishment’
The RNC had announced three weeks ago that it had severed its fundraising ties to Moore following allegations that he’d molested two teenagers when he was in his 30s.
READ MORE: RNC once again supports Roy Moore Senate campaign despite allegations of sexual misconduct
Flake, who announced he will not seek re-election in October, has been feuding with Trump for months now.
The Arizona senator didn’t realize a microphone was still live when he said of the Republican Party: “(If we) become the party of Roy Moore and Donald Trump, we are toast.”
WATCH: Trump says Jeff Flake did the right thing in not running again
A day later, Trump fired back, calling him “Flake(y)” and “unelectable” in a tweet.
With file from Associated Press
- NDP to join Bloc in backing Liberals against non-confidence vote
- Quebec premier calls on Bloc Québécois to help topple Trudeau government
- Ethics commissioner will not investigate Boissonnault over ‘Randy’ texts, says the matter is closed
- Macron and Trudeau will meet in Canada next week. What’s on the agenda?
Comments