Sen. Bob Corker will travel to Nashville with Trump aboard Air Force One despite spat

WASHINGTON – They may have spent a good part of last year feuding, but they’re still travel buddies.

Sen. Bob Corker’s office said Friday he will travel with President Trump aboard Air Force One to Nashville on Monday.

Trump is heading to the Volunteer State to speak to farmers and ranchers at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 99th Annual Convention at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

It’s not unusual for presidents to offer a ride about the presidential jet to members of Congress whenever the commander-in-chief travels to their home state.

But Corker’s recent history with Trump could make for a bumpy, or at least interesting, ride.

The Tennessee Republican, who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spent much of last year in a well-publicized and at-times nasty spat with Trump.

Trump mocked the senator as “Liddle” Bob Corker, argued he couldn’t get elected dog catcher, claimed that Corker sought his endorsement and then decided not to seek re-election when he didn’t get it. (For the record, Corker denies asking for Trump's endorsement.)

Corker called Trump “an utterly untruthful president,” labeled the White House “an adult day care center” and warned that Trump’s actions were putting the nation on the path to World War III.

At least they’ll have company on Air Force One. Reps. Diane Black and Phil Roe, also both Tennessee Republicans, will be part of the traveling entourage.

Sen. Lamar Alexander was invited to ride aboard the presidential plane, but turned down the offer because he will already be in Nashville, his office said.