Will Hurd
Republican Congress
Summary
Former CIA officer and Republican Congressman who called Trump a 'lawless, selfish, failed politician,' ran in the 2024 GOP primary, and later endorsed Nikki Haley.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
“
Donald Trump is a lawless, selfish, failed politician.
Campaign launch
“
I am endorsing Nikki Haley for president of the United States.
Endorsement after ending his campaign
Timeline
May 2167
CIA operations officer
Worked in cybersecurity and Middle East
January 3, 2015
Elected to U.S. House
Became congressman
2019
Announced retirement from Congress
Would not seek re-election
January 3, 2021
Left Congress
Retired after three terms
June 22, 2023
Announced 2024 presidential campaign
Ran as anti-Trump Republican
October 9, 2023
Suspended presidential campaign
Ended campaign early
November 9, 2023
Endorsed Nikki Haley
Backed another anti-Trump candidate
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- U.S. Representative from Texas (2015-2021)
- CIA Operations Officer (2000-2009)
- Senior Vice President, FusionX
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Trump is lawless, selfish, and failed
- 02 Trump divides the country
- 03 Trump lacks integrity
Documentation
Sources
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