Pat Toomey
Republican Republican Critics
Summary
Former Pennsylvania Senator who supported Trump on most policies but became a vocal critic after the 2020 election, voting to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial and condemning his actions surrounding January 6.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
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I do think the president committed impeachable offenses, but I don't know what's going to land on the Senate floor, if anything.
After the January 6 Capitol attack
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President Trump's conduct was unconscionable. He dishonored his office and betrayed the country.
Statement explaining his vote to convict Trump in second impeachment
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I don't think he should be the nominee... I don't think he can win. And I think if he's the nominee, we're very likely to lose the Senate and the House.
On Trump running in 2024
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Condemned Trump's attempts to overturn 2020 election results
- 02 Believed Trump's actions surrounding January 6 were impeachable
- 03 Concerned Trump's 2024 candidacy would hurt Republican electoral prospects
- 04 Opposed Trump's false claims about election fraud
- 05 Viewed Trump's post-election conduct as betrayal of office
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