Sen. Jeff Flake Plans Series Of Speeches Targeting Trump On Facts And Truth

Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., speaks to reporters after announcing he will not seek re-election in October

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Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., is planning to take his crusade against President Trump’s tendency to play fast and loose with the truth to the Senate floor.

The retiring lawmaker told Morning Edition‘s Steve Inskeep he is planning a series of speeches about the critical importance of facts and truth to American democracy. Flake continues to be one of the few GOP legislators to vigorously speak out against Trump.

“These speeches aren’t necessarily just on the president, but on certain issues,” Flake said. “The first one will be on the need to have shared facts that we all agree on.”