After Trump Meeting, Republicans Project Image of Unity

Lawmakers say presumptive nominee received warm welcome
Trump questioned by lawmaker about outreach to minorities

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives at RNC headquarters for a meeting with House Republicans on July 7, 2016, in Washington.
Photographer: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

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By Billy House and Steven T. Dennis

July 7, 2016 at 2:36 PM UTC

Updated on

July 7, 2016 at 4:33 PM UTC

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Republicans in Congress met with Donald Trump on Thursday and many came away saying he can unify their party for the November election, though some House and Senate members stayed away from the two high-profile summits.

Trump and Speaker Paul Ryan joked about their differences during the private meeting with House Republicans in Washington, said Representative Scott DesJarlais of Tennessee. He met with Senate party members shortly afterward.