A sampling of Republican attempts to solve the Rebus brainteaser:

“Crows plus ice cream plus my cousin Buford? What does that even mean?” – Louis Buller Gohmert, Jr. (R- TX)

“Crossword puzzles are hard.” – Devin Nunes (R- CA)

“Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, Rebus will never threaten America again.” – Mike Pence, Vice President (really)

“There is absolutely no proof of Russkie involvement in the Rebus plot.” –Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State

 

Photo illustration by Ray Dougela