While taking a break from watching the NFL playoffs, Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) tossed a few questions to Donald Trump via Twitter Sunday night.
.@realDonaldTrump
In our house we've talkd abt your phenomenal campaign a lot. Good to see people talking directly abt DC's big mess. But…— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
…At the same time, we have questions about how you would govern. Would like to ask you some questions, if you are willing?— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
Trump has advocated for bigger government in a number of ways — including a single-payer healthcare system, stricter gun control, and tax hikes — leaving many Republicans to wonder just how conservative he really is.
Sasse’s questions took aim at Trump’s policy stances, asking him to clarify exactly what he believes.
.@realDonaldTrump
Questn1. You said you want single-payor “govt pays4everyone" HCare. If that isnt your position now when did it change?Why?— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
Q2: You’ve said you “hate the concept of guns.” Why the change? When did it happen? What’s the 2nd Amendment mean to you?— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
Q3: A few yrs ago u proposed $6trillion tax hike. Still want to do that? Agree w/ Biden that higher taxes=more patriotism?— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
The reality TV star has often bragged about the women whom he has slept with, including married ones, and Sasse didn’t pull any punches with his fourth question.
.@realDonaldTrump
Q4: You brag abt many affairs w/ married women. Have you repented? To harmed children & spouses? Do you think it matters?— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
Yeah, he just went there.
His final question for Trump was about his understanding of the Executive Branch, and he included an explanation of what Americans need from the next Commander In Chief.
.@realDonaldTrump
Q5: I believe 1 of the most damaging things POTUS Obama did is ignore Constitution, act on his own,& bypass Congress(cont)
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
Next GOP POTUS must roll this back & reaffirm a Constitutional system b4 we lose this special inheritance forever (cont)— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
Do you agree that exec unilateralism is very bad? Because you talk A LOT about “running the country” as though… (cont)— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
…as tho 1 man shld “run America."
Questn5: Will you commit to rolling back Exec power & undoing Obama unilateral habit?— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
Senator Sasse wrapped up his tweet rant with an earnest plea for answers on behalf of Americans.
.@realDonaldTrump
These r sincere questions& I sincerely hope u answer rather than insult. Many gr8 Americns r in your camp &they desrve…— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
…they deserve str8 answers. America doesnt need a strongman. We need a Constitution. Someone who knows the meaning(cont)— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
…meaning of America isnt what happns inDC–but what happens when free people come together 2secure ordered liberty(cont)— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
America isn’t about our bureaucrats are. And isn’t who is in the Oval“running the country.” WE THE PEOPLE run this country— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
The whole point o America is that THE PEOPLE r bigger than the govt.It's THE thing that makes us exceptional across histry— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump
The President's job is NOT 2"run Amerca."This is precisely Obama's error. The "presiding officer" of the Exec Branch(cont)— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
This is why America is exceptional-& getting back 2this Constitutional idea is theONLY way to #MakeAmericaGreatAgain https://t.co/vd0n93bSCc— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) January 25, 2016
We’re still waiting on the answers from Donald J. Trump and will update this post when he responds.
