Conservatives Not Supporting Donald Trump 2024

353 notable conservatives (and some experts) who have criticized Donald Trump as incompetent, dishonest, extreme, having poor character and unfit to be President of the United States
 
  • Mike PenceMike PenceFmr. U.S. Vice-President
    Not Endorsing Trump in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    "It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year."
  • Dick CheneyDick CheneyFmr. U.S. Vice-President
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution. That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris."
  • Paul RyanPaul RyanFmr. Speaker of the House
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "I wrote in a Republican the last time, I’m gonna write in a Republican this time."
  • Alberto GonzalesAlberto GonzalesFmr. U.S. Att. General [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "As the United States approaches a critical election, I can’t sit quietly as Donald Trump — perhaps the most serious threat to the rule of law in a generation — eyes a return to the White House. For that reason, though I’m a Republican, I’ve decided to support Kamala Harris for president."
  • Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerFmr. Governor [R-CA]
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I will always be an American before I am a Republican. That’s why, this week, I am voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz."
  • Chris ChristieChris ChristieFmr. Governor [R-NJ]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "I’m not voting for Trump under any circumstances."
  • Christine Todd WhitmanChristine Todd WhitmanFmr. Governor [R-NJ]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "It’s time to move forward by electing Vice President Kamala Harris."
  • Larry HoganLarry HoganFmr. Governor [R-MD]
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "I’m not going to [vote for Trump]. I didn’t vote for him in 2016 or 2020, and I’ve made that pretty clear."
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  • Deidre HendersonDeidre HendersonLt. Governor [R-UT]
       
    Not Endorsing Trump in 2024
    "No, I won't [endorse Trump],"
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  • Michael SteeleMichael SteeleFmr. RNC Lt. Governor
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I choose the love of my country over my party. I choose the noble responsibility of my civic duty. I choose my conscience because it reminds me of what I value as a citizen. I choose to stand with my neighbors against those who would lie to them, undermine their freedoms, turn neighbor against neighbor for the sake of one man. I choose a leader who, despite our political differences, values us more than herself. Today I voted for @KamalaHarris, because I choose hope."
  • Geoff DuncanGeoff DuncanFmr. Lt. Governor [R-GA]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "If you vote for Kamala Harris in 2024 you’re not a Democrat, you’re a patriot."
  • Mark EsperMark EsperFmr. Sec. of Defense [R]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "Any elected leader needs to meet some basic criteria: they need to be able to put country over self, they need to have a certain amount of integrity and principle, they need to be able to reach across the aisle and bring people together and unite the country. Look, Donald Trump doesn’t meet those marks for me."
  • Mitt RomneyMitt RomneyU.S. Senator [R-UT]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "Having a president who is so defaulted of character would have an enormous impact on the character of America."
  • Lisa MurkowskiLisa MurkowskiU.S. Senator [R-AK]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "I wish that as Republicans, we had … a nominee that I could get behind. I certainly can’t get behind Donald Trump."
  • Todd YoungTodd YoungU.S. Senator [R-IN]
    Not Endorsing Trump in 2024
    "I don't intend to support him for the Republican nomination."
  • Jeff FlakeJeff FlakeFmr. U.S. Senator [R-AZ]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I'll be supporting Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz for Vice President. [...] I would encourage all Republicans who feel this way to do the same. After all, in times like these, there is nothing more conservative than putting country over party. "
  • Geraldo RiveraGeraldo RiveraFmr. Fox News Host
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "Former President Trump is a sore loser who cannot be trusted to honor the Constitution. That is why I am voting for Kamala Harris to be our 47th President."
  • Nancy KassebaumNancy KassebaumFmr. U.S. Senator [R-KS]
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "We fervently believe that we must do our part to try to build a brighter future, which is why we will be voting for Kamala Harris and [Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz] in this election."
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  • John KellyJohn KellyFmr. Trump Chief of StaffLauded by Trump
    Lauded by Trump  
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "It’s a very dangerous thing to have the wrong person elected to high office."
  • Joe WalshJoe WalshFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "This ain't about policy. We believe, and I think damn near every Republican for Harris believes, that Trump is a genuine threat to our democracy."
  • Adam KinzingerAdam KinzingerFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "Vote for our bedrock values and vote for Kamala Harris."
  • Liz CheneyLiz CheneyFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "As a conservative, as someone who believes in and cares about the Constitution, I have thought deeply about this. And because of the danger that Donald Trump poses, not only am I not voting for Donald Trump, but I will be voting for Kamala Harris."
  • Mo BrooksMo BrooksFmr. U.S. Representative
    Not Endorsing Trump in 2024
    "GOP faces choice. USA future at stake. Keep Trump as nominee & gamble USA’s future."
  • Denver RigglemanDenver RigglemanFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I will stand with [Kamala Harris] and millions of others working to defeat Donald Trump. Republican voters who are turned off by Trump’s misogyny, criminal behavior, and unhinged support for Project 2025 will stand with us in electing an energetic leader who will represent all of America."
  • Fred UptonFred UptonFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I am proud to add my name to that list, as I have already cast my ballot for Vice President Kamala Harris to be our next president of the United States."
  • Barbara ComstockBarbara ComstockFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "After Jan. 6, after Donald Trump has refused for four years to acknowledge that he lost, and his threats against democracy, I think it’s important to turn the page. That’s why I will be voting for the vice president."
  • Bob InglisBob InglisFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "Donald Trump is a clear and present danger to the republic. He’s disqualified based on character and rationality, so I’ll be voting for Kamala Harris."
  • Chris ShaysChris ShaysFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I am thrilled to support Kamala Harris. She’s a very good candidate and has the possibility and potential of being an excellent president. Obviously, time will tell on that."
  • David JollyDavid JollyFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "The real catalyst to the strengthening coalition has been Harris herself."
  • Alan SimpsonAlan SimpsonFmr. U.S. Representative
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "I’ll never vote for him again – that’s for goddamn sure."
  • James WalshJames WalshFmr. U.S. Representative
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "Please don’t give this man an opportunity to bring our democracy to the brink, or beyond, again."
  • Jim GreenwoodJim GreenwoodFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I have supported every single Republican candidate for president, from Richard Nixon all the way through to Romney. I made an exception, and continue to make an exception, when it comes to Donald Trump."
  • Dave TrottDave TrottFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I think the most succinct way to summarize why Donald Trump should never return to the White House is he’s unfit. I believe he’s psychologically, intellectually, emotionally, and morally unfit. No matter what your concern is about Harris’ policies, Donald Trump will do more damage to our country in four years than anything Harris can put into law."
  • Stephanie GrishamStephanie GrishamFmr. Trump Press Secretary
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    "I love my country more than my party. Kamala Harris tells the truth. She respects the American people and she has my vote."
  • Tom BossertTom BossertFmr. Trump Senior Advisor
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "The President undermined American democracy baselessly for months. As a result, he’s culpable for this siege, and an utter disgrace."
  • Fiona HillFiona HillSr. Dir. of the National Security Council
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
  • John BoltonJohn BoltonFmr. Trump Senior Advisor
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    "I might as well say it now: I voted for Dick Cheney and I’ll vote for Dick Cheney again this November."
  • James ComeyJames ComeyFmr. FBI DirectorLauded by Trump
    Lauded by TrumpTwitter icon1.2m
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "Kamala Harris made me feel like it’s finally morning in America. Everyone who cares about the rule of law and America’s indispensable role in the world should vote for Harris and Walz. I will"
  • Michael HaydenMichael HaydenCIA Director
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
  • Sarah MatthewsSarah MatthewsTrump WH Deputy Press Secretary
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024 Frequent Contact with Trump
  • Deanell Reece TachaDeanell Reece TachaFmr. Federal Judge [R]
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "We fervently believe that we must do our part to try to build a brighter future, which is why we will be voting for Kamala Harris and [Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz] in this election."
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  • J. Michael LuttigJ. Michael LuttigFmr. Federal Judge [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "In the presidential election of 2024 there is only one political party and one candidate for the presidency that can claim the mantle of defender and protector of America’s Democracy, the Constitution, and the Rule of Law. As a result, I will unhesitatingly vote for the Democratic Party’s candidate for the Presidency of the United States, Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris."
  • Bob OrrBob OrrFmr. Justice [R-NC]
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "Another old, white, southern male and former Republican with a proud vote for Kamala Harris in the box. #Republicans for Harris. "
  • Glen WhitleyGlen WhitleyFmr. State Judge [R-TX]
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I am proud to be a Texan and an American, and I want to support someone who I know is going to work for a team."
  • Elizabeth NeumannElizabeth NeumannFmr. Homeland Security Deputy Secretary
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I’m proud to join over 100 former GOP officials in endorsing Kamala Harris for President. I expect to disagree with her on many domestic and foreign policy issues, but I believe that she possesses the essential qualities to serve as President."
  • Dale SchultzDale SchultzFmr. State Senator [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I tell people, ‘Look, I didn’t leave the party. The party left me.' This is a critically important race, and (former President) Donald Trump should never be allowed in the Oval Office again."
  • Robert CowlesRobert CowlesState Senator [R-WI]
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "Trump has to be defeated, and we have to protect the Constitution. [...] You have to have the foundation of the Constitution, to protect democracy. If you don’t have that, we will disappear."
  • Jon BramnickJon BramnickState Senator [R-NJ]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "I won't be voting for Trump. "
  • John GilesJohn GilesMayor [R-AZ]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "The stakes for this election are clear, and I plan to do everything I can to elect the Vice President, including speaking at the Democratic National Convention to make the case directly to my fellow Republicans."
  • Shawn ReillyShawn ReillyMayor [R-WI]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "It would be easier for me to stay quiet and vote my conscience privately, but the stakes of this election are so important that I feel compelled to share publicly that I am voting for Vice President Kamala Harris and I encourage other Wisconsinites who care about our country to do the same."
  • Ty CobbTy CobbTrump White House Special Counsel
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024 Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
  • Cassidy HutchinsonCassidy HutchinsonFmr. Trump Aide
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024Frequent Contact with Trump
    "I’m really proud as a conservative to get to vote for Kamala Harris in this election."
  • Omarosa ManigaultOmarosa ManigaultFmr. Trump Assistant
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I believe the nation will choose the leader they need at this time, and I believe that that leader is Vice President Kamala Harris."
  • Frank LavinFrank LavinFmr. US Ambassador to Singapore
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I will vote for another leader with a positive vision of America’s leadership in the world: Vice President Kamala Harris."
  • Ana NavarroAna NavarroThe View Co-Host
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "Every American has the duty to put our country first. Country first before party. Country first before political ambition. Country first before habit. And in this election, putting country first means one thing and one thing only: voting for Kamala Harris."
  • Joe ScarboroughJoe ScarboroughMorning Joe Co-Host
    23 Years in GOP Office (1994-2017)Twitter iconFacebook icon2.8m
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
  • Rick WilsonRick WilsonPundit
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "Harris understands the gravity of what she faces: a felon, a rapist, a traitor, an insurrectionist. She’s prosecuted men like Trump before and knows precisely how to dismantle his corrupt, chaotic brand of authoritarianism."
  • George ConwayGeorge ConwayConservative Lawyer
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
  • Nicolle WallaceNicolle WallaceBush II Communications Director
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
  • Ron FilipkowskiRon FilipkowskiPundit
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
  • David FrumDavid FrumSenior Editor of The Atlantic
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
  • Michael CohenMichael CohenFmr. Personal Attorney for Trump
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "It's Kamala Harris's race to lose."
  • Jenna EllisJenna EllisTrump Campaign Lawyer
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    "I simply can’t support him for elected office again. Why I have chosen to distance is because of that frankly malignant, narcissistic tendency to say that he’s never done anything wrong."
  • Charlie SykesCharlie SykesCommentator
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "The choice of Donald Trump versus Kamala Harris is proving to be a remarkably easy one for the Never Trumpers who really meant never."
  • George WillGeorge WillWashington Post Columnist
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "A Harris presidency, tempered by a Republican-led Senate, might finally revive a more normal politics. "
  • Sarah LongwellSarah LongwellThe Bulwark Editor
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
  • Robert ZubrinRobert ZubrinAuthor [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I’m a conservative. I voted for Ronald Reagan twice, for GW Bush twice, for John McCain, Mitt Romney, & Nikki Haley. I’m voting for #KamalaHarris because we need to defend the free world and can’t do it with a corrupt treasonous Putin-allied lunatic pervert in the White House."
  • Gregg NunziataGregg NunziataDirector [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "The guy running on "America first" hates America. He hates our democracy. He hates our constitution. He hates our diversity. He denies our leadership, productivity, and dynamism."
  • Frank DonatelliFrank DonatelliConservative Businessman
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "[Kamala Harris] believes in democracy at home and abroad. Harris will support the rule of law at home and fight for freedom and justice abroad. The choice is not more complicated than that."
  • Robert KaganRobert KaganFmr. WaPo Editor At Large
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
  • 200 Top GOP Officials200 Top GOP OfficialsFmr. Top Bush, McCain & Romney Aides
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "Four years ago, President George W. Bush, the late Sen. John McCain, and then-Gov. Mitt Romney alumni came together to warn fellow Republicans that re-electing President Trump would be a disaster for our nation. [...] We reunite today, joined by new George H.W. Bush alumni, to reinforce our 2020 statements and, for the first time, jointly declare that we’re voting for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz this November."
  • David FrenchDavid FrenchNYT Columnist
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "But I’m going to vote for Kamala Harris in 2024 and — ironically enough — I’m doing it in part to try to save conservatism. "
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  • Tom NicholsTom NicholsColumnist [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
  • Mark MilleyMark MilleyFmr. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
  • Steve SchmidtSteve SchmidtFmr. John McCain Campaign Mgr.
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
  • Anthony ScaramucciAnthony ScaramucciFmr. Trump Communications Director
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I think she's done an incredible job in a very short period of time."
  • Alyssa Farah GriffinAlyssa Farah GriffinFmr. Trump Communications Director
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    "[Harris] realizes the majority of this country is closer to the center, Donald Trump’s too far right and too extreme for them. If she keeps running this way for the next 60 plus days, I think she can pull it off."
  • Chris VanceChris VanceFmr. Washington GOP Chair
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "As long as Donald Trump defines the Republican Party, I and others are going to stand up and say, ‘Hell no,’ and fight back against it."
  • Al CárdenasAl CárdenasFmr. ACU Chair
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "I voted for Kamala Harris. And I did so to preserve our republic."
  • Mark BeckerMark BeckerFmr. County Republican Party Chair
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "There is so much more that unites us than what divides us, [and] Kamala Harris understands that, and that is why she is welcoming everyone, no matter what your political party."
  • Nate BellNate BellFmr. State Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "For the first time in my 55 years, I voted for and publicly supported a Democrat for POTUS and didn't vote for a one Trump enabler/excuser aka Republican."
  • Sean O'KeefeSean O'KeefeFmr. NASA Administrator
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "For her commitment and dedication to these larger goals, I am very proud to support Vice President Kamala Harris to be president."
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  • Olivia TroyeOlivia TroyeFmr. Mike Pence Senior Advisor
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    "For voters who care about preserving our democracy, our freedoms and opportunities, and our country’s standing around the world, there’s only one option: Vice President Kamala Harris. "
  • Miles TaylorMiles TaylorFmr. Homeland Security Chief of Staff
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
  • Peter WehnerPeter WehnerFmr. George W Bush Speechwriter
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024

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