Donald Trump's Character Flaws Called Out by Republicans

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
 
  • George H. W. BushGeorge H. W. BushFmr. U.S. President [R]
    Voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016
    blowhard[2]
  • Mike PenceMike PenceFmr. U.S. Vice-President [R]
    Not Endorsing Trump in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    asked me to put him over my oath to the Constitution[3]
  • J. D. VanceJ. D. VanceU.S. Vice-President Nominee
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2016
    reprehensible[9], cultural heroin[6], moral disaster[7], noxious[9]doesn't actually care about folks[5]
  • Mike JohnsonMike JohnsonSpeaker of the House [R]
    doesn't have the demeanor to be President[13]hothead[13]would break more things than he fixes[13]
  • Paul RyanPaul RyanFmr. Speaker of the House
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    doesn't have the kind of character required in a president[15]
  • Mitch McConnellMitch McConnellSenate Minority Leader [R]
    despicable human being, sleazeball, ill-tempered[17]has every characteristic you would not want a president to have[17]
  • Alberto GonzalesAlberto GonzalesFmr. U.S. Att. General [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    fails to act, time and time again, in accordance with the rule of law[23]lacks the integrity and character to responsibly wield the power of the presidency[23]
  • Bill BarrBill BarrFmr. U.S. Att. General [R]
    fundamentally flawed person who engages in reckless conduct[26]will always put his own interests and gratifying his own ego ahead of everything else[26]like a defiant 9-year-old kid who is always pushing the glass toward the edge of the table[25]has a very fragile ego[29], manic[24], very petty individual[26]
  • Arnold SchwarzeneggerArnold SchwarzeneggerFmr. Governor [R-CA]
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    will divide, he will insult, he will find new ways to be more un-American than he already has been[31]
  • John KasichJohn KasichFmr. Governor [R-OH]
    Voted for Biden in 2020
    sows seeds of division[32]
  • Chris ChristieChris ChristieFmr. Governor [R-NJ]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    doesn't care about the American people[37]pits Americans against each other[36]the cheapest S.O.B. I’ve ever met in my life[33]puts himself first[37]
  • Chris SununuChris SununuGovernor [R-NH]
    loser[39]
  • Charlie BakerCharlie BakerFmr. Governor [R-MA]
       
    bitter, combative and self-interested[43]
  • Bill WeldBill WeldFmr. Governor [R-MA]
       
    lacks decency, truth, character and integrity[44]
  • Michael SteeleMichael SteeleFmr. Lt. Governor [R-MD]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    turns neighbor against neighbor[45]
  • Geoff DuncanGeoff DuncanFmr. Lt. Governor [R-GA]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    has the moral compass of more like an ax murderer than a president[53]nowhere near fit to have the office of president[51]horrible human being[49], loser[46], criminal defendant[48], wrong for this country[50]
  • Betsy DeVosBetsy DeVosFmr. Education Secretary [R]
       
    increasingly erratic[56]
  • Mark EsperMark EsperFmr. Sec. of Defense [R]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    puts himself before country[57]has integrity and character issues[57]
  • Robert GatesRobert GatesFmr. Sec. of Defense [R]
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2016
    thin-skinned, temperamental, shoot-from-the-hip and lip, & uninformed[60]temperamentally unsuited to lead our men and women in uniform[60]naiive, irresponsible[60]
  • Jim MattisJim MattisFmr. Sec. of Defense [R]
    first president who didn't try to unite the American people[63]immature leader[63]
  • Rex TillersonRex TillersonFmr. Secretary of State [R]
    pretty undisciplined[65]
  • Mitt RomneyMitt RomneyU.S. Senator [R-UT]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    guilty of an appalling abuse of the public trust.[67]human gumball machine[72], phony[68], misogynist[71], so defaulted of character[69]doesn't have the temperament to be President[71]
  • Ted CruzTed CruzU.S. Senator [R-TX]
    utterly amoral[75], serial philanderer[78], sniveling coward[74]small and petty man who is intimidated by strong women[73]has a consistent pattern of inciting violence[77]
  • Marco RubioMarco RubioU.S. Senator [R-FL]
    spent his career sticking it to working people[80]embarrassment[81], erratic[80]
  • Jeff FlakeJeff FlakeFmr. U.S. Senator [R-AZ]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    debased the presidency[87], blatantly self-interested, unprincipled[86]
  • Ben SasseBen SasseFmr. U.S. Senator [R-NE]
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2020
    relentlessly focuses on dividing Americans[91]kisses dictators’ butts[89], needy and desperate[90]regularly sells out our allies[89]
  • Bob CorkerBob CorkerFmr. U.S. Senator [R-TN]
    blatantly self-interested[92], unprincipled[93]
  • Todd YoungTodd YoungU.S. Senator [R-IN]
    Not Endorsing Trump in 2024
    can’t think of someone worse equipped to bring people together[97]
  • John McCainJohn McCainFmr. U.S. Senator [R-AZ]
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2016
    impulsive[102]
  • Mick MulvaneyMick MulvaneyFmr. Trump Chief of Staff
    terrible human being[104]
  • John KellyJohn KellyFmr. Trump Chief of StaffLauded by Trump
    Lauded by Trump  
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    the most flawed person I have ever met[108]admires autocrats and murderous dictators[106]has no idea what America stands for and has no idea what America is all about[106]
  • Byron DonaldsByron DonaldsU.S. Representative [R]
    cares more about himself than the country[110]
  • Joe WalshJoe WalshFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    traitorous cult leader, criminal[113], un-american[112]
  • Adam KinzingerAdam KinzingerFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    charlatan[117]
  • Liz CheneyLiz CheneyFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    depraved[127]
  • Mo BrooksMo BrooksFmr. U.S. Representative
    Not Endorsing Trump in 2024
    crude[128]
  • Charlie DentCharlie DentFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voted for Biden in 2020
    reckless[136]
  • Bob InglisBob InglisFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    quite a sick puppy, needs some help[137]
  • Chris ShaysChris ShaysFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    petulant child[139]speaks to the dark side of our nature[138]
  • Alan SimpsonAlan SimpsonFmr. U.S. Representative
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    vicious animal who has poisoned our democracy[141]
  • James WalshJames WalshFmr. U.S. Representative
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    demonized our traditional allies in NATO while praising the most anti-democratic leaders in the world[143]
  • Jim GreenwoodJim GreenwoodFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    has erratic and unconscionable behavior[144]disqualified himself for a second term[144]self-aggrandizing, small-minded[144]
  • Dave TrottDave TrottFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    psychologically, morally, intellectually and emotionally unfit for office[146]
  • Elise StefanikElise StefanikU.S. Representative [R-NY]
    too awful and ridiculous to be taken seriously[147]
  • Stephanie GrishamStephanie GrishamFmr. Trump Press Secretary
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    has no empathy, no morals, and no fidelity to the truth[149]erratic[150]
  • H. R. McMasterH. R. McMasterFmr. National Security Advisor
    repeatedly compromised our principles in pursuit of partisan advantage and personal gain[151]
  • Tom BossertTom BossertFmr. Trump Senior Advisor
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    utter disgrace[155]
  • Gary CohnGary CohnFmr. Trump Senior Advisor
    less a person than a collection of terrible traits[156]
  • Fiona HillFiona HillSr. Dir. of the National Security Council
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    has a very fragile ego, extremely divisive[159]
  • John BoltonJohn BoltonFmr. Trump Senior Advisor
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    cares almost exclusively about his own interests[162]
  • James ComeyJames ComeyFmr. FBI DirectorLauded by Trump
    Lauded by TrumpTwitter icon1.2m
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    morally unfit to be president[167]
  • Sarah MatthewsSarah MatthewsTrump WH Deputy Press Secretary
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024 Frequent Contact with Trump
    will not uphold the Constitution[175]increasingly erratic[172]only ever cared about himself[174]
  • J. Michael LuttigJ. Michael LuttigFmr. Federal Judge [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    corroded and corrupted American democracy[179]against the Constitution and the rule of law[181]
  • Glen WhitleyGlen WhitleyFmr. State Judge [R-TX]
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    disrespected our military and vets[183]
  • Elizabeth NeumannElizabeth NeumannFmr. Homeland Security Deputy Secretary
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    politicized the military and disparaged our veterans[185]betrayed his oath of office[185], lacks self-control[184]
  • Jon BramnickJon BramnickState Senator [R-NJ]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    disgrace, egomaniac[190]
  • John GilesJohn GilesMayor [R-AZ]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    felon, crude, vulgar[191]diminishes public confidence in our democratic institutions[191]
  • Ty CobbTy CobbTrump White House Special Counsel
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024 Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    gave aid and comfort to the insurrectionistshas never cared about America, its citizens, its future or anything but himself[194]incapable of acting other than in his perceived self-interest or for revenge[198]has unrestrained contempt for the rule of law[194]
  • Cassidy HutchinsonCassidy HutchinsonFmr. Trump Aide
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024Frequent Contact with Trump
    doesn’t care about preserving our Constitution[200]weak and feeble man[199]
  • Omarosa ManigaultOmarosa ManigaultFmr. Trump Assistant
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    con man[203], erratic[202]
  • Nikki HaleyNikki HaleyFmr. U.S. Ambassador [R]
    continually disrespects the sacrifices of military families[204]thin-skinned[205]
  • Frank LavinFrank LavinFmr. US Ambassador to Singapore
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    put himself before our Constitution[209]appeases dictators[209]
  • Glenn BeckGlenn BeckThe Blaze Media ExecutivePrimetime Host on Fox News
    Primetime Host on Fox NewsFacebook iconTwitter iconInstagram icon6.1m
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2016
    immoral man who is absent decency or dignity[212]depraved, lewd[212]
  • Ana NavarroAna NavarroThe View Co-Host
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    not only unfit to be President, he's unfit to be human[214]disgusting man, shameful, embarassing, man baby[213]
  • Joe ScarboroughJoe ScarboroughMorning Joe Co-Host
    23 Years in GOP Office (1994-2017)Twitter iconFacebook icon2.8m
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    hates on America[216]
  • Ann CoulterAnn CoulterPundit
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2020
    gigantic baby[217], lazy ignoramus[222]
  • Steve SchmidtSteve SchmidtFmr. John McCain Campaign Manager
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    con man[224]
  • George ConwayGeorge ConwayConservative Lawyer
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    sociopath[229], sick man[230]
  • Ron FilipkowskiRon FilipkowskiPundit
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    psychotic[233]
  • Anthony ScaramucciAnthony ScaramucciFmr. Trump Communications Director
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    most un-American presidential nominee in US history[241]betrays everyone, even his country[242]shouldn't be anywhere near the White House again[237]disavows the Constitution[238]
  • Michael CohenMichael CohenFmr. Personal Attorney for Trump
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    racist, con man[248]
  • Jenna EllisJenna EllisTrump Campaign Lawyer
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    unethical, corrupt, lying, criminal, dirtbag[251]
  • Alyssa Farah GriffinAlyssa Farah GriffinFmr. Trump Communications Director
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    tried to steal a democratic election[259]
  • George WillGeorge WillWashington Post Columnist
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    Krakatau of volcanic, incoherent, fact-free bombast[263]floundering, inarticulate jumble of gnawing insecurities[262]impulsive[261]
  • Sarah LongwellSarah LongwellThe Bulwark Editor
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    always Trump first, America last[265]doesn't like America[264]
  • Robert ZubrinRobert ZubrinAuthor [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    corrupt[266]
  • Gregg NunziataGregg NunziataDirector [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    hates America, our democracy, Constitution and diversity[271]
  • Al CárdenasAl CárdenasFmr. ACU Chair
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    the worst social poison to afflict our country in decades[272]despicable divider[272]
  • Frank DonatelliFrank DonatelliConservative Businessman [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    has had problems with democracy[273]
  • 23 Fmr. Wisconsin GOP Officials23 Fmr. Wisconsin GOP OfficialsFmr. Top Elected Politicians and Officials
       
    cozies up to autocrats, sells out our allies abroad, completely lacks character[274]
  • Olivia TroyeOlivia TroyeFmr. Mike Pence Senior Advisor
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    can’t seem to care about anyone else besides himself[283]
  • Miles TaylorMiles TaylorFmr. Homeland Security Chief of Staff
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    man without character[284]
  • Tom NicholsTom NicholsColumnist [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    a deranged man who has no sense of honor or duty[289]has repeatedly expressed disdain and even disgust for Americans in the military[288]deeply unwell[287]
  • Peter WehnerPeter WehnerFmr. George W Bush Speechwriter
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    disgrace[295], con man[293]exhibits unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving[294]
  • Steve BannonSteve BannonFmr. Trump Chief Strategist
    scumbag, crooked business guy[305]

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