Asa Hutchinson
Republican Former Officials
Summary
Former Arkansas governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate who said Trump disqualified himself because of January 6 and that Trump should not be president again.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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Trump has disqualified himself, in my judgment, from his actions on January 6th and leading up to that.
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I do not believe that Donald Trump should be the next president of the United States. ... Jan. 6 really disqualifies him for the future.
Interview with Jonathan Karl
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Donald Trump's actions on January 6 should disqualify him from ever being President again.
Statement on Trump being a target of the January 6 investigation
Timeline
January 13, 2015
Became Governor of Arkansas
Elected as Republican governor
July 1, 2022
Said Trump 'disqualified himself' because of January 6
Publicly opposed a 2024 Trump run
January 10, 2023
Completed second term as governor
Left office
April 2, 2023
Announced 2024 presidential campaign
Announced run on ABC “This Week”
July 18, 2023
Statement on Trump being a target of the Jan. 6 investigation
Said Trump should be disqualified from future office
January 16, 2024
Suspended presidential campaign
Ended campaign after Iowa caucuses
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- Governor of Arkansas (2015-2023)
- Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security, DHS (2003-2005)
- Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration (2001-2003)
- U.S. Representative from Arkansas (1997-2001)
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Said January 6 disqualified Trump
- 02 Said Trump should not be president again
- 03 Said Trump's actions on January 6 should disqualify him from future office
Documentation
Sources
News July 1, 2022
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on 2024: 'Trump has disqualified himself'
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/governor-asa-hutchinson-abortion-arkansas/
News January 1, 2023
Jan 6 'disqualifies' Donald Trump from GOP presidential nomination, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson says
https://abc7chicago.com/post/asa-hutchinson-arkansas-governor-donald-trump-jan-6/12637806/
Statement July 18, 2023
Statement by Governor Asa Hutchinson on News of Donald Trump Being a Target of the January 6th Investigation
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/statement-governor-asa-hutchinson-news-donald-trump-being-target-the-january-6th
News January 16, 2024
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson ends his 2024 campaign after sixth-place finish in Iowa caucuses
https://apnews.com/article/asa-hutchinson-drops-out-republican-race-a450d5e669df0f341586b21c51dfe858
News April 2, 2023
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson announces 2024 presidential bid
https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/02/former-arkansas-gov-asa-hutchinson-announces-2024-presidential-bid.html
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