Former RNC chair Michael Steele declared “game on” in response to Donald Trump claiming the MAGA movement represents 96-100% of the GOP.
Steele, a longtime Trump critic, noted he has been a Republican for decades and said “if anyone is the biggest RINO, it’s you.”
Steele put Trump “on notice” and said “we comin’ for you,” arguing at least 40% of Republicans oppose Trump.
Steele said Trump is shrinking the party rather than building it up, noting Trump has not won any elections except his own.
“We’re getting rid of the Romneys of the world, we want to get Romneys – and those out,” Trump said.
“But they know that we are the only ones who can stop them,” he said.
Steele accused Trump of duping supporters into thinking he’s the conservative standard bearer when Trump is “the biggest RINO in the room.”
“If anyone is the biggest RINO, it’s you, and we comin’ for you,” Steele said.
“So, just so you understand, you drew the line, baby. I’m stepping up to it and a whole lot of Republicans out there –– at least 40% or more –– are stepping to that line, too. So you just need to chill on that.”
“Just on notice — you bring it, baby, ’cause you wanna punk? Let’s punk, baby. Let’s go, one-on-one,” he said.
“You want to try to build a party and grow it? You’re not doing it. You’re shrinking. What elections have you won? What elections have you won? None, except your own. And you’re not winning this one because you didn’t win the last one,” Steele said.
Their exchange has shed light on the ongoing divide in the Republican party between Trump loyalists and more moderate factions.
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