This series lists prominent Republicans, Trump appointees and veterans of previous Republican presidencies who are now speaking out against Donald Trump. We show what they are saying.
This is part 42. For earlier episodes, click on Alan Austin, above, and scroll down the page. Easy.
Click on the name for the source of the quote.
265. Jennifer Rubin, lifelong pro-Republican commentator and opinion writer, until 2020:
“No president in U.S. history has ever refused to accept the peaceful transfer of power after an election. No president or political party has had so little respect for elections, for the rule of law and for the sovereignty of the people. Banana republics allow leaders to accept only election results in their favor and to keep power through the raw exercise of brute force.” [24 September, 2020]
266. A White House official who spoke to the Washington Post on the condition of anonymity:
“The drug discount cards [announced by Trump on 24 September] are a "last-minute thing that" originated in the office of White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and "is still being worked out." [25 September, 2020]
267. Dorian Harwood, lifelong Republican in Maryland:
“In the last year I have really been slapped upside the head again and convinced this man cannot continue in office. His handling of the corona crisis – first his dismissal that it was even a problem. Then his lack of leadership. That combined with his recent handling of the racial tensions. He never addressed the nation to try to bring our country together.” [August, 2020]
268. George Turner, lifelong Republican
“I have never voted Democrat – from dog catcher to president – ever. Until 2016. Trump is awful. That whole birther thing – it was crazy. I don’t agree with this guy on anything. Our whole democracy is in peril. I’m happy to vote against this guy.” [September, 2020]
269. Jim Greenwood, six-term Republican congressman for Pennsylvania:
“I am a Republican, and a patriot. As such I refuse to allow Donald Trump to further degrade and defile the nation I love. From the onset he minimized the grave risk that approached us for fear the truth would impact the economy on which he depended for reelection. His failure to read, to lead, and his refusal to heed the advice of experts, and his consistent denial of scientific reality has resulted in disastrous economic consequences, and incalculable, preventable suffering and death.” [26 August, 2020]
And from the archives:
270. G. William Whitehurst, academic, Republican ex-congressman for Virginia:
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271. Dick Zimmer, former New Jersey senator and Republican congressman for New Jersey:
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272. John "Joe" Schwarz, physician, Republican ex-congressman for Michigan:
"Trump offends our allies and praises dictators. His public statements are peppered with lies. He belittles our heroes and insults the parents of men who have died serving our country. Every day brings a fresh revelation that highlights the unacceptable danger in electing him to lead our nation." [10 June, 2016]
To be continued ...