Charles Djou: Don’t Vote Trump
The former Hawaii congressman weighs in one day before the Hawaii GOP presidential caucus.
Former U.S. Rep. Charles Djou says Hawaii voters should reject the candidacy of New York real estate mogul Donald Trump for president.
In an “open letter” to island Republicans Monday, Djou said:
Because I believe the beauty of our country comes from individual Americans, not from a regulation or government building, I have voted Republican for President my entire adult life.
Donald Trump鈥檚 candidacy, however, is inconsistent with my values and I am unable in good conscience to vote for him.听
Djou’s comments come one day before Hawaii is to host a GOP presidential caucus. His views echo the recent comments of former GOP nominees Mitt Romney and John McCain, views听being expressed at .
Djou said:
I recognize Mr. Trump has tapped into a legitimate concern in America that too many of our citizens feel ignored by government and left out by the economy.听After years of inaction in Obama鈥檚 Washington, too many of our fellow citizens are frustrated by our political institutions today.听This is a theme that has found rich resonance with so many Americans on the right and left, from Mr. Trump to Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, a Democratic Socialist.
Yet, rather than channel this authentic frustration into a constructive force to better our wonderful nation, Mr. Trump has built his presidential campaign around ugliness and anger. …
It is because I love our country and I am an American before I am a Republican, I will not vote for Donald Trump — not in tomorrow night鈥檚 caucus, nor in any election.
Djou is supporting Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
