George Will
Republican (left party in 2016) Republican Critics
Summary
Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist who left the Republican Party over Trump and became one of his most intellectually rigorous critics, regularly writing columns condemning Trump's character and policies.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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Trump has an unerring instinct for the lowest common denominator. His is a coarse and corrupting presidency... This unraveling presidency began with the Crybaby-in-Chief banging his spoon on his highchair tray to protest a photograph.
Column criticizing Trump's presidency
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Donald Trump's damage to the Republican Party, although already considerable, has barely begun... Republicans might have an even worse election in 2020.
Urging voters to vote against Republicans in 2018 midterms
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Trump is what he is, a floundering, inarticulate jumble of gnawing insecurities and not-at-all compensating vanities, which is pathetic.
Analyzing Trump's character
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Believes Trump lacks the character, temperament, and intellect for presidency
- 02 Views Trump as antithetical to conservative principles and values
- 03 Opposes Trump's coarse rhetoric and attacks on institutions
- 04 Concerned about Trump's authoritarian tendencies
- 05 Believes Trump has corrupted the Republican Party beyond recognition
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