President Trump's top spokeswoman said Tuesday it's a "good move" for GOP Sen. Jeff Flake Jeffrey (Jeff) Lane FlakeJeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Republican former Michigan governor says he's voting for Biden Maybe they just don't like cowboys: The president is successful, some just don't like his style MORE (Ariz.) to not seek reelection.

“Based on [his] previous statements, and certainly based on the lack of support he has from the people of Arizona, it’s probably a good move," White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters.

Sanders derided Flake's speech as "petty," saying his "attacks" on the president were "not befitting of the Senate floor."