This series lists prominent Republicans, Trump appointees and veterans of previous Republican presidencies now publicly opposing Donald Trump. We show why.
This is part 48. For earlier episodes, click on Alan Austin, above, and scroll down the page. Easy.
Click on the name for the source of the quote.
305. General Charles “Chuck” Boyd, retired four-star Air Force general, Vietnam veteran who spent seven years as a prisoner of war:
"I fervently believe that military officers should not get involved in presidential politics, even when retired. But this year is different. As I watched Donald Trump over the years, my unease with his presidency has increased. It increased to the point that I believe that our democracy will be in shatters by the time he has served two terms”. [9 October, 2020]
306. Lieutenant General Marvin D. Brailsford, senior military officer who served presidents Ronald Reagan and George W H Bush:
Together with:
307. Command Sergeant Major Victor S. Angry, senior military officer who served presidents Reagan, Bush Snr and Bush Jr:
“America’s free press is invaluable, not an enemy of the people; those who sacrifice or give their lives in service of our nation deserve our respect and eternal gratitude; and America’s citizens benefit most when the United States engages with the world. Joe Biden will always put the nation’s needs before his own.” [24 September, 2020]
308. Eric Earling, Republican from Boise Idaho, ex-staffer for Republican senator Slade Gordon, worked for George W Bush for six years in the Education Department, former GOP state convention delegate:
“We all know Donald Trump hasn’t earned our vote. No-one needs at this point to tick off the laundry list of all the things that make Donald Trump a terrible human being and an even worse president. He doesn’t deserve to sit in the oval office and he’s not the leader America needs right now.” [September 2020]
309. Harley Brooke, lifelong Republican from Cape Coral, Florida:
“I stayed a Republican because I was hoping the party would stand up to Donald Trump, like John Kasich or Mitt Romney. But instead what we got was Ted Kruz, Lindsey Graham and countless others who have fallen in lockstep behind Trump’s despicable behavior, defending it at every turn. That is not the Republican Party that I knew, and I had to leave.” [September 2020]
310. Dorothy Burton, lifelong Republican in Dallas, Texas:
“Trump has been a total disappointment. He has proven himself to be a racist, a bigot, a bully. I don’t even believe he cares about America. He cares about himself. I can’t believe how far gone the Republican Party is now. It’s a white nationalist party now. It’s a party that bullies people, that doesn’t respect people, it doesn’t even respect the rule of law.” [August 2020]
And from the archives:
311. Carla A. Hills, Former U.S. Trade Representative under George H W Bush:
Together with:
312. John Hillen, Former Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs under George W Bush:
“One of the candidates — Donald J. Trump — is entirely unqualified to serve as President and Commander in Chief. We fear the damage that such ineptitude could cause in our closest relationships as well as the succor it might offer our enemies.” [21 September, 2016]
To be continued ...