Donald Trump meets with Ted Cruz, Reince Priebus

But Mr. Toomey, who is seeking re-election in one of the tightest races this cycle, still hasn’t said publicly whether he will support the divisive nominee.

It is a testament to the degree to which Trump is in love with his own ability not to tell the truth that he thought he could con members of the House of Representatives.

Trump mainly played it safe in his remarks to lawmakers in order to solidify those bonds.

“I’ve been concerned about the incendiary comments and the lack of policy specificity”, said Dent, whose 15th District includes Lehigh County and part of Northampton County.

“I see a binary choice in front of us”, Ryan said. “And in that context he said something to Sasse, like ‘Surely you don’t want Clinton'”. “I’m ready for another contract with America”, said Allen. “So that was helpful to me”.

Oregon Rules Committee member Soloman Yue said without a clear alternative to Trump and unity in the party, it will be hard to organize a movement against the presumptive nominee. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said he was scheduled to preside over the Senate but that others would benefit more anyway from seeing Trump.

The Texas senator has so far refused to endorse Trump, but has not ruled it out. Several members said that while Trump wasn’t their first choice to lead the party, it’s an easy choice over the Democratic alternative.

He also pronounced his commitment to the Second Amendment, the military and securing the border, and praised Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who was present for the meeting.

Trump’s former rival, Texas Sen.

According to the Post, Trump called Kirk a “loser” and predicted he would carry IL, which has not voted for a Republican for president since George H.W. Bush in 1988. “But things like the Saddam Hussein comment are not helping me get there”.

However, according to Politico, Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) is still not supporting Trump.

Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., told reporters he would miss the House meeting because of a “longstanding appointment downtown”. Protesters chanted, “Donald Trump, he’s a fraud”.

“Much of what has driven him to the top of the polls came through: He was able to connect, was amusing, charismatic and unscripted”, said Ratcliffe, who hasn’t endorsed Trump but pledged to support the party’s nominee. “Senator Sasse introduced himself to Mr. Trump and the two had a gracious exchange”. Addressing Nebraska GOP Sen. Sounds like he got the better end of that deal. “But he’s a fellow who has been negotiating all his life and so he should be able to do it very well”.

“His point was: They set us up”, said Collins.

But others, such as Reps.

Rep. Lee Zeldin, who attended the Thursday meeting, called the Capitol Hill get-together successful. “This was not a deposition. I know they’re working on details”.

“Republicans “acknowledged Trump as their political and philosophical leader” by welcoming him to the Hill today”, said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

“What else is he going to say?” “But we need unity in the Republican Party”.

Even Gohmert, who campaigned on behalf of his friend, Cruz, appeared to soften toward Trump after the sit-down with an estimated 200 House Republicans.

“He did a good job of reaching out and trying to bring the party together.That’s exactly what was needed”.

“Frankly he was very impressive”, Messer said to reporters afterward.