In what could be the harshest criticism yet from a fellow Republican, freshman Rep. Chip Roy, representing Texas’ 21st congressional district, took to Twitter last night to blast President Trump’s recent remarks on Sen. John McCain as well as his comments on the Iraq war.

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THREAD – I disagree with the POTUS standing in front of M1A1 Abram tanks & the American flag and spending time trashing POW veteran and former US Senator McCain, and as Commander-in-Chief characterizing our time fighting in the Middle East as an unqualified disaster. 1/x — Chip Roy (@chiproytx) March 21, 2019

I agree we should be re-think our strategy & engagement there, but words matter to the heroes who have bled the ground red and accomplished much in the process. I disagreed also with Senator McCain on too many issues to count – particularly immigration. 2/x — Chip Roy (@chiproytx) March 21, 2019

And lest there be any confusion, while John McCain voted no for reasons different than I would have… I would have voted against the fake Obamacare repeal bill that was put forth in 2017 – and I publicly fought it at the time. The voters entrust us with a vote – and… 3/x — Chip Roy (@chiproytx) March 21, 2019

…we should follow our conscience when exercising that privilege. I have stood by the President and will continue to do so when it comes to policies that will secure the border, drain the swamp, restore fiscal sanity, and establish healthcare freedom. 4/x — Chip Roy (@chiproytx) March 21, 2019

But I see only harm and no benefit in looking backward. Our border remains unsecure. Our debt mounts at $100 million per hour. Our healthcare remains too expensive and burdensome. Our military remains stretched thin and in need of clarity of mission. Let’s move on.

5/5 — Chip Roy (@chiproytx) March 21, 2019

Oh, and yes . . . give us an edit button, Jack:

“Abrams.” Twitter needs an edit feature. — Chip Roy (@chiproytx) March 21, 2019

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