GOP leaders in Congress largely silent on Trump's G-7 tirade

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican leaders in Congress haven't said much about President Donald Trump's outbursts over the Group of Seven economic summit in Canada.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan both declined to comment on Trump's decision to pull out of the G-7's joint statement and the president's insulting tweets aimed at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Republicans in Congress are often hesitant to publicly criticize Trump, even when they have strong disagreements with him, in part to avoid his wrath.

Some Republicans say it is protocol not to criticize the commander in chief while he's traveling abroad.

Not one to shy away from a fight, Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona tweeted a message to U.S. allies that says, "Americans stand with you, even if our president doesn't."