George Conway
Republican Former Associates
Summary
Conservative attorney who became a prominent Trump critic, co-founding the Lincoln Project and saying Trump is unfit for office.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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I don't think he's fit to be president. I think he's unfit mentally and I think he's unfit morally.
Interview with Nicolle Wallace
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The president is mentally ill.
Op-ed about Trump's behavior and fitness
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He’s the most dangerous man in America.
Interview on Trump’s danger and the Lincoln Project
Timeline
2016
Supported Trump for president
Initially backed Trump
2017
Considered for DOJ positions
Trump considered him for roles
2018
Began publicly criticizing Trump
Started anti-Trump advocacy
2019
Co-founded Checks and Balances group
Conservative lawyers against Trump
December 2019
Co-founded Lincoln Project
Anti-Trump Republican PAC
2020
Endorsed Joe Biden
Crossed party lines
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- Partner, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
- Co-founder, Lincoln Project
- Co-founder, Checks and Balances
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Called Trump unfit mentally and morally
- 02 Said Trump was mentally ill
- 03 Called Trump the most dangerous man in America
Documentation
Sources
Interview August 18, 2019
George Conway: Trump is unfit mentally and morally
https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house/watch/george-conway-trump-is-unfit-mentally-and-morally-to-be-president-66234949922
Opinion February 6, 2020
The president is mentally ill
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/02/06/president-is-mentally-ill/
Interview October 2, 2020
George Conway: The Most Dangerous Man in America Is Donald Trump
https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/10/02/george-conway-the-most-dangerous-man-in-america-is-donald-trump/
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