President Trump[1] went after the “globalist” Koch[2] brothers Tuesday morning, calling them “a total joke in real Republican circles,” after Charles Koch[3] criticized the president’s trade policies.

Mr. Trump[4] accused the billionaire Koch[5] brothers — Charles[6] and David Koch — of wanting to protect their companies outside the U.S. from being taxed at the cost of U.S. workers, saying they’re “two nice guys with bad ideas.”

The globalist Koch Brothers, who have become a total joke in real Republican circles, are against Strong Borders and Powerful Trade. I never sought their support because I don’t need their money or bad ideas. They love my Tax & Regulation Cuts, Judicial picks & more. I made….....

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 31, 2018[7][8] ….them richer. Their network is highly overrated, I have beaten them at every turn. They want to protect their companies outside the U.S. from being taxed, I’m for America First & the American Worker - a puppet for no one. Two nice guys with bad ideas. Make America Great Again! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 31, 2018[9][10] On Sunday, Charles Koch[11]told[12] reporters at a donor conference that Mr. Trump[13]’s policy could start a recession “if it’s severe enough.” The White House pushed back against the comments and emphasized that Mr. Trump[14] believes in free trade but wants fair practices. The Koch brothers have been consistent critics of the president’s hard-line trade policies. In June, their conservative political network launched a campaign[15] to challenge Mr. Trump[16] over his stance on tariffs. The Washington Times Comment Policy The Washington Times welcomes your comments on Spot.im, our third-party provider. Please read our Comment Policy[17] before commenting.References^ Trump (www.washingtontimes.com)^ Koch (www.washingtontimes.com)^ Charles Koch (www.washingtontimes.com)^ Mr. Trump (www.washingtontimes.com)^ Koch (www.washingtontimes.com)^ Charles (www.washingtontimes.com)^ Donald J. Trump (www.washingtontimes.com)^ July 31, 2018 (twitter.com)^ Donald J. Trump (www.washingtontimes.com)^ July 31, 2018 (twitter.com)^ Charles Koch (www.washingtontimes.com)^ told (www.washingtontimes.com)^ Mr. Trump (www.washingtontimes.com)^ Mr. Trump (www.washingtontimes.com)^ campaign (www.washingtontimes.com)^ Mr. Trump (www.washingtontimes.com)^ Comment Policy (www.washingtontimes.com)

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