Former U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania · 2011-2023

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

I do think the president committed impeachable offenses, but I don't know what's going to land on the Senate floor, if anything.
January 9, 2021 · https://www.foxnews.com/politics/toomey-trump-committed-impeachable-offenses
After the January 6 Capitol attack
President Trump's conduct was unconscionable. He dishonored his office and betrayed the country.
February 13, 2021 · https://www.politico.com/news/2021/02/13/pat-toomey-trump-impeachment-468954
Statement explaining his vote to convict Trump in second impeachment
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.
November 14, 2022 · https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/14/politics/pat-toomey-trump-2024/index.html
On Trump running in 2024
Why This Matters

Credibility & Background

Analysis

Reasons for Opposition

  1. 01 Condemned Trump's attempts to overturn 2020 election results
  2. 02 Believed Trump's actions surrounding January 6 were impeachable
  3. 03 Concerned Trump's 2024 candidacy would hurt Republican electoral prospects
  4. 04 Opposed Trump's false claims about election fraud
  5. 05 Viewed Trump's post-election conduct as betrayal of office
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