Republican Senator Jeff Flake blasts Donald Trump for his mercurial behaviour

In a blistering speech, Senator Jeff Flake, a Republican from Arizona, lambasted President Donald Trump for his mercurial behaviour and for undermining American values. Flake, a frequent critic of the commander-in-chief, also announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his term in early January 2019.

Reuters

• October 25, 2017 13:47 IST

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In a blistering speech, Senator Jeff Flake, a Republican from Arizona, lambasted President Donald Trump for his mercurial behaviour and for undermining American values. Flake, a frequent critic of the commander-in-chief, also announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of his term in early January 2019.