Article snippet: Congressional Republicans are confused and suffering from whiplash after ordered U.S. firms to stop doing business with China, and suggested Jewish voters were disloyal. He also referred to himself as “the chosen one,” a remark he later said was meant to be sarcastic. GOP lawmakers have grown accustomed to dodging questions from reporters about Trump’s latest tweet or controversy, but the president’s dizzying performance this week left even some of his staunchest allies scratching their heads. Fortunately, they’re in the middle of the long August recess, far away from the Capitol and the Washington press corps. Instead, they’ve been able to keep their heads down, avoid the national media and try their best to steer clear of the latest eyebrow-raising remarks by the president. “It’s probably confusing” for Republican lawmakers trying to navigate Trump’s remarks, said senior Rep. MORE (Okla.), a rare Republican lawmaker who is willing to speak publicly about Trump. “Most members are home, and that makes a difference. It’s tougher when you’re in Washington.” That’s not to say that Trump isn’t dominating the discussions lawmakers are having with constituents back home. “The president himself is the No. 1 issue,” said Cole, a Trump supporter, referring to two recent town halls he held this week in Norman and Chickasha, Okla. Cole said that while he emphasizes Trump’s accomplishments — rebuilding the military, deregulation, moving the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem — his co... Link to the full article to read more