It's reminiscent of how some Nazi officials started distancing themselves as Hitler weakened.
EDIT: Also, no way it's Pence. It's probably Mattis.
All this showing off is going to amount to nothing. He'll get confirmed.
That said, Cory Booker responding to the threat of expulsion from the Senate with, "Bring it. Bring the charges." is pretty badass, even if it's blatant early campaigning.
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