Trump Called Out as Extreme and Dangerous by Notable Conservatives

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 W. BushGeorge W. BushFmr. U.S. President [R]
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2020
    incites anger[1]
  • J. D. VanceJ. D. VanceU.S. Vice-President Nominee
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2016
    America’s Hitler[8]
  • Paul RyanPaul RyanFmr. Speaker of the House
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    puts himself above the Constitution[14]authoritarian[16]
  • Mitch McConnellMitch McConnellSenate Minority Leader [R]
    seemed determined to torch our institutions on the way out of office[18]nuts[19]
  • Alberto GonzalesAlberto GonzalesFmr. U.S. Att. General [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    perhaps the most serious threat to the rule of law in a generation[23]
  • Bill BarrBill BarrFmr. U.S. Att. General [R]
    off the rails[24]
  • Chris ChristieChris ChristieFmr. Governor [R-NJ]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    [would] burn America to the ground to help himself[35]
  • Chris SununuChris SununuGovernor [R-NH]
    f*cking crazy[40]
  • Christine Todd WhitmanChristine Todd WhitmanFmr. Governor [R-NJ]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    will tear down the very guardrails of our democracy—the rule of law, the respect for the Constitution[41]
  • Michael SteeleMichael SteeleFmr. Lt. Governor [R-MD]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    undermines freedom[45]
  • Geoff DuncanGeoff DuncanFmr. Lt. Governor [R-GA]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    worst thing that happened to this country[47]crazy[48]
  • Mark EsperMark EsperFmr. Sec. of Defense [R]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    threat to democracy[59]
  • Robert GatesRobert GatesFmr. Sec. of Defense [R]
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2016
    risk for America[60], beyond repair[61]
  • Jim MattisJim MattisFmr. Sec. of Defense [R]
    more dangerous than anyone could ever imagine[62]
  • Mitt RomneyMitt RomneyU.S. Senator [R-UT]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    flagrantly assaulted our electoral rights, our national security interests, and our fundamental values[67]dangerous for the country[70]has authoritarian rulings and interests[70]
  • Lindsey GrahamLindsey GrahamU.S. Senator [R-SC]
    demagogue of the greatest proportion[85]helps the enemy of this nation[83]crazy[82], xenophobe, bigot, race-baiter[83]
  • Jeff FlakeJeff FlakeFmr. U.S. Senator [R-AZ]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    destroying us, dangerous demagogue[86], authoritarian[87]has a seemingly bottomless appetite for destruction[87]
  • Lisa MurkowskiLisa MurkowskiU.S. Senator [R-AK]
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    caused enough damage[88]
  • Ben SasseBen SasseFmr. U.S. Senator [R-NE]
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2020
    mocks evangelicals behind closed doors[89]flirted with white supremacists[89]
  • Bob CorkerBob CorkerFmr. U.S. Senator [R-TN]
    threatens to set the nation on the path to World War III[94]
  • Geraldo RiveraGeraldo RiveraFmr. Fox News Host
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    sore loser who cannot be trusted to honor the Constitution[100]stabbed the Constitution in the back[99]absolute racist[98]incited and unleashed the violent attack on the center of democracy[100]
  • John KellyJohn KellyFmr. Trump Chief of StaffLauded by Trump
    Lauded by Trump  
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    certainly falls into the general definition of fascist[105]contemptuous of the Constitution and rule of law[106]authoritarian[105]demonstrated open contempt for a [Muslim] Gold Star family [106]
  • Joe WalshJoe WalshFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    psychopath[111]direct threat to our democracy[111]
  • Adam KinzingerAdam KinzingerFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    worst president the United States of America ever had[117]
  • Liz CheneyLiz CheneyFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    the single most dangerous threat we face as a country[126]provoked the violence on January 6th[122]not a stable adult[119]
  • Denver RigglemanDenver RigglemanFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    trying to destroy our country[129]thirst for power, revenge, and retribution is his real motivation[129]
  • Will HurdWill HurdFmr. U.S. Representative
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2016
    xenophobic, racist[130]
  • Fred UptonFred UptonFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    totally unhinged[133], trashes women left and right[132]
  • Barbara ComstockBarbara ComstockFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    horrible misogynist[135]
  • Charlie DentCharlie DentFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voted for Biden in 2020
    threat to the rule of law and functional democracy[136]
  • Bob InglisBob InglisFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    clear and present danger to the republic[137]
  • Chris ShaysChris ShaysFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    dangerous[138]
  • Alan SimpsonAlan SimpsonFmr. U.S. Representative
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    extremist[141]
  • James WalshJames WalshFmr. U.S. Representative
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    clear threat to our way of government[142]delusional[143]
  • Dave TrottDave TrottFmr. U.S. Representative
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    turned the party into more of a cult than a political party[145]
  • Elise StefanikElise StefanikU.S. Representative [R-NY]
    whack job, insulting to women[147]
  • Stephanie GrishamStephanie GrishamFmr. Trump Press Secretary
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    poses a threat to our country[149]delusional[150]misogynist[148]
  • Tom BossertTom BossertFmr. Trump Senior Advisor
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    undermined American democracy[155]
  • Fiona HillFiona HillSr. Dir. of the National Security Council
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    danger to democracy[159]
  • John BoltonJohn BoltonFmr. Trump Senior Advisor
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    could inflict irreparable damage if elected to a second term[165]
  • James ComeyJames ComeyFmr. FBI DirectorLauded by Trump
    Lauded by TrumpTwitter icon1.2m
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    unethical[168]
  • Sarah MatthewsSarah MatthewsTrump WH Deputy Press Secretary
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024 Frequent Contact with Trump
    threat to democracy[176], hitler-esque, gotten more unhinged[175]
  • J. Michael LuttigJ. Michael LuttigFmr. Federal Judge [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    clear and present danger to American democracy[180]declared war on American democracy[179]
  • Bob OrrBob OrrFmr. Justice [R-NC]
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    dangerous[182]
  • Elizabeth NeumannElizabeth NeumannFmr. Homeland Security Deputy Secretary
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    extremely dangerous[186]praised our enemies and undermined our allies[184]dehumanizing[184]unable to clearly condemn white supremacists[186]
  • Bret StephensNYT Columnist & NBC News Senior Contributor
       
    literally bleeping crazy[187]
  • Dale SchultzDale SchultzFmr. State Senator [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    should never be allowed in the Oval Office again[188]
  • Robert CowlesRobert CowlesState Senator [R-WI]
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    totalitarian and very much a fascist[189]
  • John GilesJohn GilesMayor [R-AZ]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    poses a serious threat to our nation[191]
  • Shawn ReillyShawn ReillyMayor [R-WI]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    fascist, authoritarian[193]
  • Ty CobbTy CobbTrump White House Special Counsel
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024 Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    poses the gravest threat to democracy that we’ve ever seen[195]conduct and mere existence has hastened the demise of democracy and of the nation[194]conduct is reprehensible[196]
  • Cassidy HutchinsonCassidy HutchinsonFmr. Trump Aide
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024Frequent Contact with Trump
    gravest threat to democracy in American history[201]authoritarian[200]
  • Omarosa ManigaultOmarosa ManigaultFmr. Trump Assistant
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    racist
  • Nikki HaleyNikki HaleyFmr. U.S. Ambassador [R]
    totally unhinged[206]
  • Frank LavinFrank LavinFmr. US Ambassador to Singapore
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    does not respect the peaceful transfer of power[209]
  • Tucker CarlsonTucker CarlsonFmr. Fox News Host
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2020
    demonic force, destroyer[211]
  • Ana NavarroAna NavarroThe View Co-Host
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    lunatic[213]
  • Ann CoulterAnn CoulterPundit
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2020
    defective man[220]
  • Rick WilsonRick WilsonPundit
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    felon, a rapist, a traitor, an insurrectionist[223]admires dictators and betrays democratic principles[223]fascist[223], affront to democracy
  • George ConwayGeorge ConwayConservative Lawyer
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    dangerous psychopath[227], seditious crackpot[225], crazy[228], delusional[225]
  • Ron FilipkowskiRon FilipkowskiPundit
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    authoritarian[233]
  • David FrumDavid FrumSenior Editor of The Atlantic
       
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    [would] impose his lawless will upon the constitutional system[234]
  • Anthony ScaramucciAnthony ScaramucciFmr. Trump Communications Director
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    existential threat to American democracy[239]traitor to the United States[244], domestic terrorist[240], very dangerous guy[237], racist, very crazy[245]
  • Michael CohenMichael CohenFmr. Personal Attorney for Trump
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    the most dangerous person right now in this country and possibly the world[249]predator[248]
  • Erick EricksonErick EricksonRadio Host
       
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2016
    fascist, racist[254]
  • Charlie SykesCharlie SykesCommentator
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    threat to American democracy[256]built a wall of lies to incite his followers[256]pig who despises and uses women[257]tried to overturn a fair and free election[256]
  • Alyssa Farah GriffinAlyssa Farah GriffinFmr. Trump Communications Director
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024Close & Frequent Contact with Trump
    could bring the end of American democracy as we know it[259]threat to democracy[260]
  • Robert ZubrinRobert ZubrinAuthor [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    Putin-allied lunatic, pervert[266]treasonous[266]
  • Chris VanceChris VanceFmr. Washington GOP Chair
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    criminal insurrectionist[268], dangerous and divisive, threat to the Constitution[267]
  • Gregg NunziataGregg NunziataDirector [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    debased, debauched, disgraced, dangerous and incompetent [270]constitutional arsonist[269]
  • Al CárdenasAl CárdenasFmr. ACU Chair
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    bigoted[272]
  • 23 Fmr. Wisconsin GOP Officials23 Fmr. Wisconsin GOP OfficialsFmr. Top Elected Politicians and Officials
       
    chaotic[275], extreme[274]
  • Mark BeckerMark BeckerFmr. County Republican Party Chair
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    danger to our country[276]
  • Nate BellNate BellFmr. State Representative
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    immediate threat to the Constitution[277]
  • Robert KaganRobert KaganFmr. WaPo Editor At Large
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    Frankenstein's monster[278]
  • 200 Top GOP Officials200 Top GOP OfficialsFmr. Top Bush, McCain & Romney Aides
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    disaster for our nation, chaotic leader[279]will hurt real, everyday people[279]democratic movements will be irreparably jeopardized[279]will weaken our sacred institutions[279]
  • Rosario MarinRosario MarinTreasurer of the US
    Voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016
    demagogue[282]
  • Miles TaylorMiles TaylorFmr. Homeland Security Chief of Staff
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    waged an all-out assault on reason[284]
  • Tom NicholsTom NicholsColumnist [R]
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    will destroy democracy and potentially destabilize the entire world[290]enemy of the United States[292], delusional, rambling felon[287]has identified himself as a fascist under almost any reasonable definition of the word[291]cannot be trusted with a nuclear arsenal of more than 1,500 weapons[287]
  • Peter WehnerPeter WehnerFmr. George W Bush Speechwriter
       
    Voting for Kamala Harris in 2024
    dangerous[294]
  • Barbara ResBarbara ResFmr. Trump Organization Vice-President
       
    Did Not Vote for Trump in 2020
    supreme sexist, womanizer[297]
  • Mark MilleyMark MilleyFmr. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
    Not Voting for Trump in 2024
    the most dangerous person ever[299]wannabe dictator[301], fascist to the core[300]
  • Tom BarrackTom BarrackTrump Campaign Donor
       
    crazy[303]

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