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