I was Never Going To Vote for Trump,

and here are some of the many reasons why…

Called veterans suckers and losers

• Based on reports, in 2018, during a trip to France, President Trump allegedly referred to American soldiers who died in World War I as "losers" and "suckers." Specifically:
• He reportedly canceled a visit to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris, saying, "Why should I go to that cemetery? It's filled with losers."
• In a separate conversation on the same trip, Trump allegedly referred to the more than 1,800 marines who lost their lives at Belleau Wood as "suckers" for getting killed.
• Trump has denied making these comments, calling the story "fake news."However, multiple sources, including some senior Trump administration officials, confirmed the essence of the remarks to various news outlets.
• This controversy aligns with other public statements Trump has made about veterans and military service, such as his 2015 comment about John McCain: "He's not a war hero. He was a war hero because he was captured. I like people who weren't captured."
• It's worth noting that while multiple sources have corroborated these reports, Trump and some of his supporters continue to contest them. The controversy highlights the importance of fact-checking and considering multiple reliable sources when evaluating such claims.

Cut taxes for the rich, and that was about all he did in four years

• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, passed during the Trump administration, significantly benefited wealthy Americans. Still, it's important to note that it also included some tax reductions for other income groups. Here's a balanced overview:
• Benefits for high-income earners:
• The top individual tax rate was reduced from 39.6% to 37%.
• The estate tax exemption was doubled, benefiting wealthy families.
• The corporate tax rate was cut from 35% to 21%, primarily benefiting shareholders.
• According to the Tax Policy Center, by 2027, 82.8% of the tax cuts will go to the top 1% of earners.
• The cuts significantly increased the federal deficit.
• The benefits were disproportionately skewed towards high-income earners and corporations.

Had Republican Senators stop the bi-partisan border deal

• Many Republicans faced pressure from former President Trump and his allies to oppose the deal. Trump criticized the agreement, calling it a "disaster" and urging Republicans to vote against it.
• Concerns about timing: Some Republicans argued that passing a border security bill now would give President Biden a political win ahead of the election.
• By opposing the deal, Republicans may have been trying to keep border security a campaign issue, arguing that the current administration has failed to adequately address the problem.

Never had infrastructure week, day, or month.

• "Infrastructure Week" became a running joke during the Trump administration. It was announced multiple times, but significant infrastructure legislation never materialized. "Infrastructure Week" was made several times throughout his four-year term.
• The repeated "Infrastructure Week" announcements without substantial follow-through symbolized the administration's struggle to advance major legislative priorities beyond tax cuts and judicial appointments.
• "Repeatedly promised 'Infrastructure Week,' which became a running joke as it never materialized into significant legislation"

He kept saying he was going to propose a better plan than the ACA but never did

• Trump repeatedly promised a "great" healthcare plan to replace the ACA, often saying it would be implemented soon or in a matter of weeks.
• Despite these promises, the Trump administration never formally proposed or introduced a comprehensive replacement plan to Congress.
• In 2017, Republicans in Congress attempted to pass the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which was meant to repeal and replace the ACA partially. However, this bill was not directly authored by Trump or his administration, and it ultimately failed to pass in the Senate.
• In June 2020, the Trump administration filed a brief with the Supreme Court supporting a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the ACA. However, this was not accompanied by a replacement plan.
• In September 2020, Trump signed an executive order called the "America-First Healthcare Plan," which was more of a list of principles and goals than a comprehensive replacement for the ACA.

He lies just about any time he opens his mouth.

• According to fact-checkers and media analysts, Donald Trump made many false or misleading claims during his time in office.
• The Washington Post's Fact Checker database tracked Trump's statements throughout his presidency. By the end of his term, they had counted 30,573 false or misleading claims over four years.
• The rate of false claims increased over time. In 2017, Trump averaged about six false or misleading claims a day. By 2020, that number had risen to about 39 per day.
• PolitiFact, another fact-checking organization, found that 69% of Trump's statements they checked mainly were false, false, or "pants on fire" (their rating for the most egregious falsehoods).
• Some of Trump's most repeated false claims were about the economy, immigration, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2020 election results.
• Many of these false statements were made on Twitter, during rallies, and in interviews with the media.
• Fact-checkers noted that Trump often repeated false claims even after they had been debunked, which contributed to the high total.

He praises Putin, Kim, and other dictators and

• Trump seems to respect leaders who project strength and exert tight control, even through undemocratic means. He may view their authoritarian style as effective.
• Praising dictators breaks with typical U.S. foreign policy. This aligns with Trump's "disruptive" political brand.
• Business interests: Trump has had business dealings in some countries with authoritarian regimes. Praising their leaders could serve his financial interests.
• Lack of emphasis on human rights: Trump's "America First" policy often downplayed human rights concerns in favor of perceived U.S. interests.
• Shared antipathy toward critics: Trump may feel kinship with leaders who also attack the media and political opponents.
• Dictators often flatter Trump, which he seems to appreciate and reciprocate.

Botched the COVID pandemic (if we tested less, we wouldn’t have as many cases)

• Here are some memorable quotes from Donald Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic that were not based on scientific evidence:
• "It's going to disappear. One day, it's like a miracle, it will disappear." (February 27, 2020)
• "We have it totally under control. It's one person coming in from China, and we have it under control. It's going to be just fine." (January 22, 2020)
• "I see the disinfectant that knocks it out in a minute, one minute. And is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning?" (April 23, 2020)
• "So, supposing we hit the body with a tremendous - whether it's ultraviolet or just very powerful light... supposing you brought the light inside the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way." (April 23, 2020)
• "I think the virus is going to be—it's going to be fine." (February 10, 2020)
• "The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA... Stock Market starting to look very good to me!" (February 24, 2020)
• "Anybody that needs a test gets a test. We—they're there. They have the tests. And the tests are beautiful." (March 6, 2020)
• "I don't take responsibility at all." (March 13, 2020, when asked about the lack of testing)
• "It affects virtually nobody. It's an amazing thing." (September 21, 2020)
• "I tested positively toward negative, right? So no, I tested perfectly this morning. Meaning I tested negative. But that's a way of saying it: positively toward the negative." (May 21, 2020)Pro-Life

Disgraced the Medal of Honor and its recipients

• In February 2024, during a campaign event in South Carolina, Trump made comments about Nikki Haley's husband, Michael Haley, who was deployed overseas with the South Carolina Army National Guard. Trump said:
• "Where's her husband? Oh, he's away. He's away. What happened to her husband? What happened to her husband? Where is he? He's gone. He knew. He knew."
• These comments were widely criticized as mocking military service members and their families. In response, several Medal of Honor recipients spoke out against Trump's remarks:
• Florent Groberg, a retired U.S. Army captain and Medal of Honor recipient, called Trump's comments "disgusting" and said they disrespected all service members and their families.
• Kyle White, another Medal of Honor recipient, stated that Trump's words were "not becoming of a commander in chief."
• Dakota Meyer, a Marine Corps veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, also criticized Trump's comments, saying they showed a lack of understanding and respect for military families.
• This incident is seen as disgracing Medal of Honor recipients because it shows disrespect for military service and the sacrifices made by service members and their families - values that Medal of Honor recipients embody and defend.

Most of his previous cabinet does not support his run for re-election

• "Several key members of his former cabinet and administration have publicly opposed his re-election bid"
• John Kelly (former Chief of Staff), Jim Mattis (former Secretary of Defense), John Bolton (former National Security Advisor), Rex Tillerson (former Secretary of State), Gary Cohn (former chief economic advisor), and Nikki Haley (former UN Ambassador, now running against Trump for the Republican nomination) just to name a few.