List of Republicans who oppose the Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign
This is a list of Republicans and conservatives who have openly expressed opposition to former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign for President of the United States.
Former executive branch officials
editU.S. president
edit- George W. Bush, President of the United States (2001–2009), Governor of Texas (1995–2000)[1][2][better source needed]
U.S. vice presidents
edit- Dick Cheney, Vice President of the United States (2001–2009), United States Secretary of Defense (1989–1993), U.S. Representative from Wyoming's at-large congressional district (1979–1989), White House Chief of Staff (1975–1977), White House Deputy Chief of Staff (1974–1975)[3]
- Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States (2017–2021) under Trump, Governor of Indiana (2013–2017), U.S. Representative from IN-06 (2003–2013), U.S. Representative from IN-02 (2001–2003)[4][5] (will not endorse Trump in general election due to Trump's actions during the January 6 attack)
Cabinet-level officials
edit- John Bolton, U.S. National Security Advisor (2018–2019), Ambassador to the United Nations (2005–2006)[6][7]
- Dan Coats, Director of National Intelligence (2017–2019), U.S. Senator from Indiana (1989–1999; 2011–2017) (endorsed Mike Pence)[8]
- William Cohen, United States Secretary of Defense (1997–2001), U.S. Senator from Maine (1979–1997)[9]
- John Danforth, United States Ambassador to the United Nations (2004–2005), U.S. Senator from Missouri (1976–1995)[9]
- Mark Esper, United States Secretary of Defense (2019–2020), United States Secretary of the Army (2017–2019)[10][11] (will not vote for Trump in general election due to being fired by Trump after the 2020 election)
- Alberto Gonzales, United States Attorney General (2005-2007)[12]
- Chuck Hagel, United States Secretary of Defense (2013–2015), co-chair of President's Intelligence Advisory Board (2009–2013), U.S. Senator from Nebraska (1997–2009) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[13]
- John F. Kelly, White House Chief of Staff (2017–2019), United States Secretary of Homeland Security (2017) (Independent)[14]
- Ray LaHood, United States Secretary of Transportation (2009–2013), U.S. Representative from IL-18 (1995–2009), member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 72nd district (1982–1983) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
Other executive branch officials
edit- Robert D. Blackwill, United States Ambassador to India (2001–2003) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[16]
- Ty Cobb, White House Special Counsel (2017–2018), Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland in (1981–1986)[17]
- Ashley Davis, White House Deputy Director of Management and Administration (2001–2003) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[18]
- Ronald Gidwitz, Acting U.S. Ambassador to the European Union (2020–2021), U.S. Ambassador to Belgium (2018–2021), chair of the Illinois State Board of Education (1999–2003) (endorsed Chris Christie)[19]
- Alyssa Farah Griffin, White House Director of Strategic Communications (2020), Press Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense (2019–2020), Press Secretary to the Vice President (2017–2019) and co-host of The View (endorsed Nikki Haley and will not support Trump)[20][21]
- Stephanie Grisham, White House Communications Director and White House Press Secretary (2019–2020) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[22][15]
- Michael E. Guest, United States Ambassador to Romania (2001–2004) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[16]
- Cassidy Hutchinson, executive assistant to the White House Chief of Staff (2020–2021)[23] (endorsed Joe Biden)[21]
- Bobbie Kilberg, Director of the Office of Public Liaison (1989–1992) (endorsed Chris Christie)[24]
- Mary Kramer, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados (2004–2006) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[25]
- Frank Lavin, U.S. Ambassador to Singapore (2001–2005), White House Director of Political Affairs (1987–1989) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[26]
- John Lehman, United States Secretary of the Navy (1981–1987)[27]
- Rosario Marin, U.S. Treasurer (2001–2003), Mayor of Huntington Park, California (1999–2000), Member of the Huntington Park, California City Council (1994–2001) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[28]
- Sarah Matthews, Deputy White House Press Secretary (2020–2021) (switched endorsement to Biden after Haley withdrew)[29][30][21]
- John McKay, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington (2001–2007) (endorsed Kamala Harris)
- H. R. McMaster, U.S. National Security Advisor (2017–2018)[31]
- Harriet Miers, White House Counsel (2005–2007), White House Deputy Chief of Staff (2003–2005), and White House Staff Secretary (2001–2003)[32]
- Omarosa Manigault Newman, Communications Director of the Office of Public Liaison (2017–2018), reality TV star[33]
- Elizabeth Neumann, DHS Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention (2018–2020), DHS Deputy Chief of Staff (2017–2018), Homeland Security Council (2003–2006)[34]
- Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States (2017–2021), First Lady of Indiana (2013–2017) (endorsed Mike Pence)[35]
- Jeanne Phillips, United States Ambassador to the OECD (2001–2002)[32]
- Anthony Scaramucci, White House Communications Director (2017) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[36]
- Marc Short, Chief of Staff to the Vice President (2019–2021) (endorsed Mike Pence)[37]
- Richard V. Spencer, United States Secretary of the Navy (2017–2019)[38]
- Miles Taylor, Chief of Staff of the United States Department of Homeland Security (2019)[39]
- Jay Town, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama (2017–2020)[40]
- Olivia Troye, Homeland Security and Counterterrorism advisor and lead COVID-19 advisor to the Vice President (2018–2020) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[41][15]
U.S. senators
editCurrent
edit- Bill Cassidy, U.S. Senator from Louisiana (2015–present), U.S. Representative from LA-06 (2009–2015)[42]
- Susan Collins, U.S. Senator from Maine (1997–present) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[43]
- Jerry Moran, U.S. Senator from Kansas (2011–present), U.S. Representative from KS-01 (1997–2011)[44]
- Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator from Alaska (2002–present) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[45]
- Mitt Romney, U.S. Senator from Utah (2019–present), 2012 nominee for president, Chair of the Republican Governors Association (2005–2006), Governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007)[46] (will not vote for Trump in general election)[47]
- Todd Young, U.S. Senator from Indiana (2017–present), U.S. Representative from IN-09 (2011–2017)[48]
Former
edit- Rudy Boschwitz, U.S. Senator from Minnesota (1978–1991), United States Ambassador to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights (2005–2006) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[49]
- Jeffrey Chiesa, U.S. Senator from New Jersey (2013), Attorney General of New Jersey (2012–2013) (endorsed Chris Christie)[50]
- Bob Corker, U.S. Senator from Tennessee (2007–2019)[51]
- Jeff Flake, Ambassador to Turkey (2022–present), U.S. Senator from Arizona (2013–2019), U.S. Representative from AZ (2001–2013)[52]
- Cory Gardner, U.S. Senator from Colorado (2015–2021), and U.S. Representative from CO-04 (2011–2015) (endorsed Tim Scott)[53]
- Judd Gregg, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (1993–2011), Governor of New Hampshire (1989–1993) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[54]
- Gordon J. Humphrey, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (1979–1990) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[55]
- George LeMieux, U.S. Senator from Florida (2009–2011) (endorsed Ron DeSantis)[56]
- Rob Portman, U.S. Senator from Ohio (2011–2023), Director of the Office of Management and Budget (2006–2007), United States Trade Representative (2005–2006), U.S. Representative from OH-02 (1993–2005), White House Director of Legislative Affairs (1989–1991) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[57]
- Alan Simpson, U.S. Senator from Wyoming (1979–1997)[9]
- John E. Sununu, U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (2003–2009), U.S. Representative from NH-01 (1997–2003) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[58]
- Pat Toomey, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (2011–2023), U.S. Representative from PA-15 (1999–2005)[59]
U.S. representatives
editCurrent
edit- David Joyce, U.S. Representative from OH-14 (2013–present)[60]
- Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative from KY-04 (2012–present) (endorsed Ron DeSantis)[61]
- Greg Pence, U.S. Representative from IN-06 (2019–present) (endorsed Mike Pence, his brother)[62]
- David Valadao, U.S. Representative from CA-22 (2023–present), U.S. Representative from CA-21 (2013–2019, 2021–2023)[63] (will not vote for Trump in general election)
Former
edit- Gresham Barrett, U.S. Representative from SC-03 (2003–2011) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[64]
- John Boehner, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2011–2015), U.S. Representative from OH-08 (1991–2015)[65][66]
- Mo Brooks, U.S. Representative from AL-05 (2011–2023), Member of the Madison County Commission (1996–2011)[67]
- Susan Brooks, U.S. Representative from IN-05 (2013–2021) (endorsed Chris Christie)[68]
- Rod Chandler, WA-08 (1983–1993), member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 45th district (1975–1983) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Liz Cheney, U.S. Representative from WY-AL (2017–2023), Chair of the House Republican Conference (2019–2021) (will not vote for Trump in general election)[69]
- Tom Coleman, MN-06 (1976–1993), member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 21st district (1973–1976) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Barbara Comstock, U.S. Representative from VA-10 (2015–2019) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[70][71]
- Tom DeLay, U.S. Representative from TX-22 (1985–2006) (endorsed Randall Terry)[citation needed]
- Mike Gallagher, U.S. Representative from WI-08 (2017–2024)[72]
- Anthony Gonzalez, U.S. Representative from OH-16 (2019–2023)[73]
- Wayne Gilchrest, MD-01 (1991–2009) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Jim Greenwood, PA-08 (1993–2005), member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 143rd district (1981–1986), member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 10th district (1987–1993) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Will Hurd, U.S. Representative from TX-23 (2015–2021) (former candidate for president, endorsed Haley)[74][75][76] (will not vote for Trump in general election)
- John Katko, U.S. Representative from NY-24 (2015–2023)[77][78]
- Adam Kinzinger, U.S. Representative from IL-16 (2013–2023), U.S. Representative from IL-11 (2011–2013) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[79][30]
- John LeBoutillier, NY-06 (1981–1983) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Mia Love, U.S. Representative from UT-04 (2015–2019)[80]
- Susan Molinari, NY-13 (1993-1997), NY-14 (1991–1993), Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference (1995–1997), member of the New York City Council from the 1st district (1986–1990) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Jack Quinn, NY-30 (1993–2005) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Tom Rice, U.S. Representative from SC-07 (2013–2023)[81]
- Denver Riggleman, VA-05 (2019–2021) (independent since 2022, endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Paul Ryan, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2015–2019), U.S. Representative from WI-01 (1999–2019), 2012 nominee for Vice President (will not vote for Trump in general election)[82][83]
- Joe Scarborough, U.S. Representative from FL-01 (1995–2001), host of Morning Joe (independent since 2017) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[84][85]
- Claudine Schneider, RI-02 (1981–1991) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Chris Shays, CT-4 (1987–2009) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[16]
- Peter Smith, VT-AL (1989–1991), Lt. Governor of Vermont (1983–1987) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Alan Steelman, TX-05 (1973–1977) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- David Trott, MI-11 (2015–2019) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[15]
- Fred Upton, U.S. Representative from MI-06 (1993–2023), U.S. Representative from MI-04 (1987–1993)[86]
- Joe Walsh, U.S. Representative from Il-08 (2011–2013), candidate for president in 2020 (endorsed Kamala Harris)[87][88][89]
- David Emery, U.S. Representative from Maine (1975-1983) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[90]
State and local officials
editGovernors
editCurrent
edit- Eric Holcomb, Governor of Indiana (2017–present), Lieutenant Governor of Indiana (2016–2017) (endorsed Mike Pence)[91]
- Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont (2017–present), Lieutenant Governor of Vermont (2011–2017) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[92]
Former
edit- Charlie Baker, Governor of Massachusetts (2015–2023) and President of NCAA (2023–present)[93]
- Jeb Bush, Governor of Florida (1999–2007), candidate for president in 2016[94][95]
- Chris Christie, Governor of New Jersey (2010–2018), U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey (2002–2008)[96][97] (will not vote for Trump in general election)
- Jim Edgar, Illinois (1991–1999) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[98]
- Bill Haslam, Governor of Tennessee (2011–2019), chair of the Republican Governors Association (2017–2018)[99] (endorsed Tim Scott)
- Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland (2015–2023), Chair of the National Governors Association (2019–2020)[100][101] (endorsed Nikki Haley) (will not vote for Trump in general election)
- Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas (2015–2023), Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (2001–2003), U.S. Representative from AR-03 (1997–2001)[102] (will not vote for Trump in general election)
- John Kasich, Governor of Ohio (2011–2019), 2000 and 2016 candidate for president, Chair of the House Budget Committee (1995–2001), U.S. Representative from OH-12 (1983–2001)[103]
- Pat McCrory, Governor of North Carolina (2013–2017)[104]
- James G. Martin, Governor of North Carolina (1985–1993)[105]
- George Pataki, Governor of New York (1995–2006), candidate for president in 2016[106][107]
- Marc Racicot, Governor of Montana (1993–2001), chair of the RNC (2001–2003)[108]
- Bruce Rauner, Governor of Illinois (2015–2019)[109] (endorsed Nikki Haley)
- Mark Sanford, Governor of South Carolina (2003–2011), U.S. Representative from SC-01 (1995–2001 and 2013–2019), Republican candidate for U.S. President in 2020[53]
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California (2003–2011), actor[110][111]
- Bill Weld, Governor of Massachusetts (1991–1997), candidate for president in 2020 (endorsed Kamala Harris)[112]
- Christine Todd Whitman, Governor of New Jersey (1994–2001), Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2001–2003) (Forward Since 2022, endorsed Kamala Harris) [113]
Other statewide elected officials
editCurrent
edit- John Dougall, Auditor of Utah (2013–present), Utah State Representative from District 27 (2003–2013) (endorsed Ron DeSantis)[114]
- Jeanette Nuñez, Lieutenant Governor of Florida (2019–present) (endorsed Ron DeSantis)[115]
- Roby Smith, Treasurer of Iowa (2023–present) (endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy)[116]
Former
edit- Geoff Duncan, Lieutenant Governor of Georgia (2019–2023), Member of the Georgia House of Representatives (2013–2017)[117] (endorsed Kamala Harris)[118][119]
- Adam Laxalt, Attorney General of Nevada (2015–2019), 2022 nominee for U.S. Senator from Nevada and 2018 nominee for Governor of Nevada (endorsed Ron DeSantis)[120]
- Bob Orr, former associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court (1995–2004) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[121]
- Corey Stapleton, 2024 candidate for president, Secretary of State of Montana (2017–2021)[122]
- Michael Steele, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003–2007), Chair of the RNC (2009–2011), co-host of MSNBC's The Weekend[123] (endorsed Kamala Harris)[124]
- Cate Zeuske, Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (1996–2001), Treasurer of Wisconsin (1991–1995), Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Administration (2015–2018), Wisconsin State Assemblywoman from District 4 (1985–1991) and District 54 (1983–1985) (endorsed Ron DeSantis)[125]
State legislators
edit- Becky Edwards, Utah state representative from the 20th district (2009–2018)[126]
- Peter Mills, Maine state senator from the 26th district (1996–2010) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[127]
- Doug Coleman, member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 16th district (2013–2019) and former mayor of Apache Junction, Arizona (1995–2007) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[128]
- Paula Dockery, member of the Florida State Senate from the 17th district (2002–2012), member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 64th District (1996–2002) (Republican until 2017) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[129]
- Susan Gerard, member of the Arizona Senate from the 18th district (2001–2003), member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 18th district (1989–2001) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[128]
- Carlos Guillermo Smith, Senator-elect from the 17th district, member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 49th District (2016–2020)[130]
- Deb Gullett, member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 11th district (2003–2005) and from the 18th district (2001–2003) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[128]
- Pete Hershberger, member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 26th district (2001–2008) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[128]
- Joel John, member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 4th district (2021–2023) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[128]
- Roger Katz, member of the Maine Senate from the 15th district (2014–2018) and from the 24th district (2010–2014)(endorsed Kamala Harris)[131]
- Steve May, member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 26th district (1999–2003) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[128]
- John S. McCollister, member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 20th district (2015–2023) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[132][better source needed]
- Peter Mills, member of the Maine Senate from the 26th district (1996–2010) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[131]
- Roberta Voss, member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 19th district (1997–2003)(endorsed Kamala Harris)[128]
- Bob Worsley, member of the Arizona Senate from the 25th district (2013–2019)(endorsed Kamala Harris)[128]
Other state and local officials
editCurrent
edit- Manny Díaz Jr., Education Commissioner of Florida (2022–present), Florida State Senator from District 36 (2018–2022), Florida State Representative from District 103 (2012–2018) (endorsed Ron DeSantis)[133]
- John Giles, mayor of Mesa, Arizona (2014–present) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[134]
- Stephanie Kopelousos, Secretary of Transportation of Florida (2007–2011), Manager of Clay County, FL (2011–2018) (endorsed Ron DeSantis)[135]
- Joseph Ladapo, Surgeon General of Florida (2021–present) (endorsed Ron DeSantis)[136]
- Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor of Columbia, SC (2022–present) (endorsed Tim Scott)[137]
Former
edit- Mary Pat Christie, First Lady of New Jersey (2010–2018) (endorsed Chris Christie)[138]
- Steve Laffey, 2024 candidate for president, Mayor of Cranston, RI (2003–2007)[139]
Former judicial officials
editFederal
edit- James Comey, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2013-2017), United States Deputy Attorney General (2003-2005), United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (2002-2003) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[140]
- J. Michael Luttig, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (1991–2006), United States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel (1990–1991)[141] (endorsed Kamala Harris)[142]
Party officials
editFormer
edit- Michael Brodkorb, Deputy Chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota (2009–2011) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[143]
- Jennifer Horn, New Hampshire Republican Party Chair (2013–2017), co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Kamala Harris)[126][144]
- Jennifer Nassour, Massachusetts Republican Party Chair (2009–2011) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[145]
- Chip Saltsman, Tennessee Republican Party Chair (1999–2001) (endorsed Mike Pence)[146]
- Michael Steele, Lieutenant Governor of Maryland (2003–2007), Chair of the RNC (2009–2011). (endorsed Kamala Harris)[147]
- Amy Tarkanian, Nevada Republican Party Chair (2011–2012) (endorsed Nikki Haley)[148]
- Chris Vance, Chair of the Washington State Republican Party (2001–2006), Chair of the Washington State Forward Party (2022–2023) (endorsed Kamala Harris)[149][better source needed]
Other public figures
edit- Kathy Barnette, candidate for U.S. senator from Pennsylvania in 2022, and Republican nominee for U.S. representative from PA-04 in 2020 (endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy)[150]
- John Anthony Castro, perennial candidate (candidate for president)[151]
- George Conway, lawyer and activist, launched the Anti-Psychopath PAC in July 2024 (endorsed Kamala Harris)[152][153][154]
- S.E. Cupp, political commentator[155]
- Jenna Ellis, lawyer and alleged racketeering co-conspirator[156]
- Carly Fiorina, CEO of Hewlett-Packard (1999–2005) and candidate for president in 2016[157]
- David Frum, political commentator and speech writer[158]
- Nick Fuentes, white nationalist political commentator and streamer (originally endorsed Donald Trump before withdrawing endorsement)[159]
- Robert Kagan, former Republican,[160] former U.S. State Department official, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution, contributor to The Washington Post[161]
- Sarah Longwell, political strategist[162]
- Meghan McCain, political commentator, daughter of 2008 nominee for President John McCain (endorsed Nikki Haley)[163][164]
- Ana Navarro, political commentator (endorsed Kamala Harris) [165][166]
- Ramesh Ponnuru, political commentator[167]
- Harry E. Sloan, former chairman of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and SBS Broadcasting (endorsed Joe Biden)[168]
- Eric Tanenblatt, former chief of staff to Sonny Perdue[169]
- Fred Trump III, author, advocate for people with disabilities (endorsed Kamala Harris)[170][171]
- George Will, conservative columnist and political commentator who left the party in 2016 because of Trump[172]
Organizations
edit- 43 Alumni for America[173]
- Americans for Prosperity (endorsed Nikki Haley)[174]
- The Bulwark[175]
- Haley Voters for Harris (endorsed Kamala Harris)[176]
- The Lincoln Project (endorsed Kamala Harris)[177][178]
- National Review[179][180]
- New York Post[181][182]
- Republican Accountability/Republican Voters Against Trump (endorsed Kamala Harris)[183][184]
- Republicans for the Rule of Law (endorsed Kamala Harris)[185]
See also
edit- List of Republicans who opposed the Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign
- List of Republicans who opposed the Donald Trump 2016 presidential campaign
- Never Trump movement
- Presidential eligibility of Donald Trump
- Endorsements in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries
- List of Democrats who opposed the Joe Biden 2024 presidential campaign
- List of Donald Trump 2024 presidential campaign endorsements
- List of controversies of recent U.S. Presidents
References
edit- ^ Espriella, Sofia De La. "George W. Bush visits FAU, speaks on foreign conflicts, 2024 election". UNIVERSITY PRESS. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
As the interview progressed, Bush, without revealing his 2024 presidential choice, expressed skepticism about leading candidates Biden and Trump. He called for the need of "new blood" and critiqued the candidates' ages.
- ^ Hasebroock, Abigail (2023-12-05). "Former President George W. Bush, at FAU, weighs in on 2024 election and Israel-Hamas war". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
Former President George W. Bush intends to vote in the 2024 presidential election, but he might write in the name of his brother, Jeb Bush — or his late Scottish terrier, Barney. Though joking, Bush echoed a concern many Americans cite about two of the prospective candidates: their age. 'I predict that most Americans think we're too damn old at the top,' Bush, 77, said. 'I'm too old to be president. I know what it takes to be president, and I'm younger than Biden and Trump.'
- ^ "Dick Cheney attacks Donald Trump as 'greatest threat to our republic'". The Guardian. August 5, 2022.
- ^ "Mike Pence Tears into Donald Trump at 2024 Campaign Launch". BBC News. June 7, 2023. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
He added that Mr Trump's actions on 6 January should disqualify him from returning to power. 'I believe that anyone who puts themselves over the constitution should never be president of the United States,' he said. 'And anyone who asked someone else to put them over the constitution should never be president of the United States again.'
- ^ "Pence says he won't endorse Trump in 2024 race". The Hill. June 7, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
- ^ Berg, Matt (May 16, 2023). "Trump's a 'Laughing Fool' to World Leaders, Bolton Says". Politico. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
'It's another example why he's not fit to be president. If anybody wants to know what a Trump administration would look like, when he's pardoning the people who rioted on Jan. 6, I think that's all you need to know,' he said.
- ^ Applebaum, Anne (December 4, 2023). "Trump Will Abandon Nato". The Atlantic.
'The damage he did in his first term was reparable,' Bolton told me. 'The damage in the second term would be irreparable.'
- ^ Sforza, Lauren (July 30, 2023). "Dozens of former Trump Cabinet officials won't publicly support his 2024 reelection bid". The Hill.
- ^ a b c Cohen, William; Danforth, John; Simpson, Alan K. (May 14, 2024). "Between Trump and Biden, what should real Republicans do?". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
- ^ Mueller, Julia (November 21, 2022). "These Prominent Republicans Are Speaking Out against Trump's 2024 Run". The Hill.
Asked earlier this year whether he would vote for Trump in a 2024 run, Esper gave a categorical no.
- ^ "Trump's former defense secretary tells Bill Maher he's inching closer to voting for Biden". Raw Story. March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
There's no way I'll vote for Trump, but every day that Trump does something crazy, the door to voting for Biden opens a little bit more, and that's where I'm at
- ^ Khardori, Ankush (July 19, 2024). "George W. Bush's Attorney General Is Worried About Trump". Politico.
- ^ Bidgood, Jess (2024-05-24). "The Anti-Trump Republicans Worried About the Biden Campaign". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ^ Dawsey, Josh (November 30, 2023). "Many Former Trump Aides Say He Shouldn't Be President. Will It Matter". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
'What's going on in the country that a single person thinks this guy would still be a good president when he's said the things he's said and done the things he's done?' Kelly said in a recent interview. 'It's beyond my comprehension he has the support he has.'
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Gangitano, Alex (August 4, 2024). "Harris team launches GOP group with endorsements from ex-Trump officials, key Republican voices". The Hill. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Birnbaum, Michael (2024-07-23). "Democratic foreign policy heavyweights endorse Harris in open letter". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ Voght, Kara (February 27, 2024). "They renounced Trump. Will they get fellow conservatives to vote Biden?". The Washington Post.
If the time comes and a vote for Joe is required to stop Trump, then I'd grudgingly vote for Biden
- ^ Burman, Blake (November 28, 2023). "How Will Nikki Haley's Koch-Backed Endorsement Change Her Primary Chances?". YouTube. NewsNation. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ Kapos, Shia (July 21, 2023). "GOP Stalwart Ron Gidwitz Backs Chris Christie". Politico. Retrieved July 21, 2023.
- ^ Mueller, Julia (November 21, 2022). "These Prominent Republicans Are Speaking Out against Trump's 2024 Run". The Hill.
'Donald Trump is wholly unfit for office and a clear and present danger to democracy. Republicans, please take him on,' Griffin said on Twitter on the day of Trump's announcement.
- ^ a b c Voght, Kara (2024-02-27). "They renounced Trump. Will they get fellow conservatives to vote Biden?". Washington Post. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
- ^ Steakin, Will (October 4, 2021). "Ex-Trump Aide Stephanie Grisham Says 'I Am Terrified' of Trump Running in 2024". ABC News. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
'I don't think he is fit for the job,' Grisham said. 'I think that he is erratic. I think that he can be delusional. I think that he is a narcissist and cares about himself first and foremost. And I do not want him to be our president again.'
- ^ "Trump White House Staffer Cassidy Hutchinson on the Price of Speaking Out". CBS News. September 24, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
But when asked whom she'll back in the 2024 election, she replied, 'For starters, I would like to make clear, I would not back the former President of the United States.'
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Even before former President Donald Trump was indicted this week over his alleged mishandling of classified documents, Bobbie Kilberg was in the "Never Trump" camp... So Kilberg – who has spent decades raising money for GOP presidential contenders – has thrown her support behind former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
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External links
edit- "'Republicans for Harris' coalitions have launched in several swing states" (August 20, 2024), NPR
- "Ex-Nikki Haley voters rally behind Kamala Harris: ‘I picked the side that had the least issues’" (August 20, 2024), The Guardian
- "Trump team responds after 'Republicans for Harris' call Trump 'unfit' to be president" (August 13, 2024), NPR