Lisa Murkowski
Republican Congress
Summary
Republican Senator from Alaska who voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial, endorsed Nikki Haley in the 2024 GOP primary, and said she can't get behind Trump in the general election.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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President Trump’s actions were an impeachable offense and his course of conduct amounts to incitement of insurrection.
Statement after voting to convict
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I certainly can't get behind Donald Trump.
Interview with Manu Raju
Timeline
December 20, 2002
Appointed to U.S. Senate
Succeeded her father Frank Murkowski
2016
Withdrew support for Trump after Access Hollywood tape
Early break with Trump
July 28, 2017
Voted against Obamacare repeal
Defied Trump and GOP leadership
October 5, 2018
Voted against Brett Kavanaugh confirmation
Opposed Trump Supreme Court nominee
February 13, 2021
Voted to convict Trump in second impeachment
One of seven Republicans to vote for conviction
March 1, 2024
Endorsed Nikki Haley in GOP primary
Publicly rejected Trump candidacy
March 24, 2024
Said she can't get behind Trump
Confirmed she would not support him in the general election
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- U.S. Senator from Alaska (2002-present)
- Member, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Member, Senate Appropriations Committee
- Member, Senate Indian Affairs Committee
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Said Trump's actions amounted to incitement of insurrection
- 02 Said she can't get behind Trump in 2024
- 03 Endorsed Nikki Haley instead of Trump in the GOP primary
Documentation
Sources
Government February 14, 2021
Murkowski Votes to Convict President Donald J. Trump
https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/murkowski-votes-to-convict-president-donald-j-trump
Campaign March 1, 2024
Haley Campaign Press Release - Senator Lisa Murkowski Endorses Nikki Haley for President
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/haley-campaign-press-release-senator-lisa-murkowski-endorses-nikki-haley-for-president
Transcript March 24, 2024
CNN Inside Politics Sunday transcript (March 24, 2024)
https://prod.transcripts.cnn.com/show/ip/date/2024-03-24/segment/01
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