Corker also expressed his belief that Trump is purposefully divisive, saying that is is “self-evident” in Trump’s behavior.
“I speak out because, yes, I do think there’s a cost,” he said. “I think there’s a cost to our young people throughout the country. I think there’s a cost to just the way people are relating to each other.”
Despite his looming retirement, Corker’s criticism of Trump has chilled in recent months. The Tennessee senator engaged in a protracted Twitter feud with the president following news of his retirement — and scathing comments he made about Trump following his decision to not seek re-election.
Trump responded by lashing out at Corker on Twitter, claiming that the senator had only decided against re-election because Trump declined to endorse him. – READ MORE