Former US Republican Lawmakers Say "Trump Is Close to a Dictator... New President Needed"

"Trump is not a Republican"
"Lacks self-control and has no introspection"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] It has been reported that two former U.S. Republican lawmakers publicly contributed articles to media outlets criticizing President Donald Trump as "unfit." They declared their support for former Vice President Joe Biden, stating that Biden possesses far better character and dignity compared to President Trump. This is expected to have a significant impact on the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

According to foreign media including CNN on the 26th (local time), former Republican House members Charles DeJoy and Mickey Edwards contributed an article to the congressional media outlet Roll Call, criticizing, "President Trump lacks basic self-control and inner qualities, making him unfit." They stated, "Courtesy is a trait of inner character and confidence," and expressed concern, saying, "We are very uneasy because of Trump's slander and childish mockery reflecting paranoia, his fondness for conspiracy theories, and embracing conspiracy websites." In their article, they emphasized, "Trump may pretend to be a successor of the great Republican tradition, but he is not a Republican."

Edwards is known as a founding director of the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation and the head of the American Conservative Union (ACU), while DeJoy is an Afghanistan war veteran and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, President Trump's alma mater. They strongly criticized President Trump's remarks, which reportedly insulted war heroes as "suckers" and "losers."

They particularly cited Trump's anti-immigration actions as a reason for withdrawing support. They pointed out, "He recklessly calls immigrants 'animals' and 'rapists,'" and added, "His anti-immigration stance is moving much closer to dictators of Turkey, Russia, and China rather than the Statue of Liberty."

On the other hand, regarding former Vice President Biden, they evaluated him as "not perfect but possessing humble dignity," and emphasized, "The U.S. president needs national unity, basic courtesy, and genuine character." They stated, "After four years of reckless chaos and division, we believe it is time for a new president, and we hope you will join us." According to the political media outlet The Hill, these contributors are part of a group of about 100 former Republican lawmakers and officials who previously declared support for candidate Biden.

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