List of Republicans who oppose the 2020 Donald Trump presidential campaign
This is a list of Republicans and conservatives who have declined to endorse the re-election of incumbent Donald Trump, the 2020 Republican Party presumptive nominee for President of the United States. Among them are former Republicans who left the party in 2016 or later due to their opposition to Trump, Republicans who endorsed a different candidate, and Republican presidential primary election candidates that announced opposition to Trump as the presumptive nominee.
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Federal officials
Former presidents
- George W. Bush, President of the United States (2001–2009); Governor of Texas (1995–2000)[1]
Former cabinet-level officials
- Chuck Hagel, U.S. Secretary of Defense (2013–2015), U.S. Senator from Nebraska (1997–2009)[2] (endorsed Joe Biden)
- John F. Kelly, United States Secretary of Homeland Security (2017), White House Chief of Staff (2017–2019)[3]
- Ray LaHood, U.S. Secretary of Transportation (2009–2013), U.S. Representative from IL-18 (1995–2009) (endorsed Joe Biden)[4]
- Jim Mattis, U.S. Secretary of Defense (2017–2019)[5]
- Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State (2001–2005), Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), United States National Security Advisor (1987–1989) (endorsed Joe Biden)[6]
- Tom Ridge, United States Secretary of Homeland Security (2003–2005); Homeland Security Advisor (2001–2003); Governor of Pennsylvania (1995–2001)[7]
- Christine Todd Whitman, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (2001–2003), Governor of New Jersey (1994–2001)[8] (endorsed Joe Biden)
Other executive branch officials
- Bruce Bartlett, author, historian, policy advisor to Ronald Reagan (former Republican, now Independent; previously endorsed Elizabeth Warren and then endorsed Joe Biden)[9][10]
- John Bolton, United States National Security Advisor (2018–2019)[11]
- Bill Kristol, Chief of Staff to the Vice President (1989–1993), founder of The Weekly Standard, editor of The Bulwark (endorsed Joe Biden)[12]
- Rosario Marin, Treasurer of the United States (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[13]
- Omarosa Manigault Newman, Director of Communications for the Office of Public Liaison (2017–2018), reality television star (independent as of 2019)[14]
- Anthony Scaramucci, White House Communications Director (2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)[15]
- Miles Taylor, Homeland Security chief of staff (2017–2019) (endorsed Joe Biden)[16]
U.S. Senators
Current
- Susan Collins, U.S. Senator from Maine (1997–present) (declines to make a 2020 endorsement)[17]
- Lisa Murkowski, U.S. Senator from Alaska (2002–present)[18]
- Mitt Romney, U.S. Senator from Utah (2019–present), Governor of Massachusetts (2003–2007), 2012 nominee for President[19]
- Ben Sasse, U.S. Senator from Nebraska (2015–present)[20]
Former
- David Durenberger, Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee (1985–1987), U.S. Senator from Minnesota (1978–1995) (endorsed Joe Biden)
- Jeff Flake, U.S. Senator from Arizona (2013–2019), U.S. Representative from AZ-06 (2003–2013) and AZ-01 (2001–2003) (endorsed Joe Biden)[21]
- Slade Gorton, U.S. Senator from Washington (1981–1987, 1989–2001)[22]
- Gordon J. Humphrey, U.S. Senator from (1979–1990) (former Republican, registered independent since 2016, endorsed Joe Biden)[23]
- John Warner, U.S. Senator from Virginia (1979–2009), Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee (2003–2007), Chair of the Senate Rule Committee (1995–1999), United States Secretary of the Navy (1972–1974), Under Secretary of the Navy (1969–1972) (endorsed Joe Biden)[24]
U.S. Representatives
Current
- Justin Amash, U.S. Representative from MI-03 (2011–present) (left Republican Party in 2019, currently a Libertarian)[25]
- Francis Rooney, U.S. Representative from FL-19 (2017–present)[26]
- Fred Upton, U.S. Representative from MI-06 (1987–present)[27]
Former
- Tom Coleman, U.S. Representative from MO-06 (1976–1993)[28]
- Ryan Costello, U.S. Representative from PA-06 (2015–2019)[29]
- Charlie Dent, U.S. Representative from PA-15 (2005–2019)[30]
- Charles Djou, U.S. Representative from HI-01 (2010–2011) (Republican until 2018, Independent since 2018)[31] (endorsed Joe Biden)
- Mickey Edwards, U.S. Representative from OK-05 (1977–1993)[32]
- Richard L. Hanna, U.S. Representative from NY-24 (2011–2013), NY-22 (2013–2017) (deceased)[33]
- Amo Houghton, U.S. Representative from NY-34 (1987–1993), NY-31 (1993–2003), and NY-29 (2003–2005) (deceased)[34]
- Bob Inglis, U.S. Representative from SC-04 (1993-1999, 2005-2011) [35]
- David Jolly, U.S. Representative from FL-13 (2014–2017), independent as of 2018[36]
- Frank LoBiondo, U.S. Representative from NJ-02 (1995–2019)[37]
- Susan Molinari, U.S. Representative from NY-14 (1990–1993) and NY-13 (1993–1997)[38] (endorsed Joe Biden)
- Reid Ribble, U.S. Representative from WI-08 (2011–2017)[39]
- Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, U.S. Representative from FL-27 (1989–2019)[40]
- Joe Walsh, U.S. Representative from IL-08 (2011–2013), 2020 candidate for president (Republican before 2020, now Independent, endorsed Joe Biden)[41]
State and territorial executive officials
Governors
Current
- Charlie Baker, Governor of Massachusetts since 2015[42]
- Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland since 2015[43]
- Phil Scott, Governor of Vermont since 2017, Lieutenant Governor of Vermont from 2011–2017[44]
Former
- Jeb Bush, 43rd Governor of Florida (1999–2007), Secretary of Commerce of Florida (1987–1988), Republican candidate for President in 2016[45]
- John Kasich, Governor of Ohio (2011–2019), U.S. Representative from OH-12 (1983–2001) (endorsed Joe Biden)[46]
- George Pataki, Governor of New York (1995–2006) and 2016 presidential candidate (Declined a 2020 endorsement)[47]
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California (2003–2011)[48]
- Jane Swift, Governor of Massachusetts (2001–2003)[49]
- Bill Weld, Governor of Massachusetts (1991–1997) and 2016 Libertarian Party nominee for Vice President of the United States (endorsed Joe Biden)[50]
Lieutenant Governors
Current
- Karyn Polito, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts since 2015[51]
State and territorial representatives
Former
- Jim Cunneen, California State Representative from District 24 (1994–2000) (endorsed Joe Biden)[13]
- Chris Vance, Washington State Representative from District 31 (1991–1994), Chair of the Washington Republican Party (2001–2006),[52] Republican candidate for US Senate in 2016 (former Republican, Independent since 2017, endorsed Joe Biden)[53]
Judges
Former
- Robert F. Orr, Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court (1994–2004)[54]
Municipal and local officials
Mayors
Local legislators
Current
- Mark Kersey, San Diego City Council (2012–present) (former Republican, Independent since 2019)[56]
Former military
Navy
- William McRaven, four star admiral[57]
Party officials
State party chairs
Former
- Matt Borges, Chair of the Ohio Republican Party (2013–2017) (endorsed Joe Biden)[58]
- Jennifer Horn, Chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party (2013–2017), 2008 nominee for NH-02 (endorsed Joe Biden)[59]
Activists and public figures
- Max Boot, author, consultant, military historian, columnist for The Washington Post (Republican before 2016, now Independent, endorsed Joe Biden)[60]
- Mona Charen, journalist[61]
- George Conway, attorney, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (Republican before 2018, now Independent, endorsed Joe Biden)[62]
- Ann Coulter, far-right media pundit and author[63]
- Mindy Finn, political consultant, strategist, and activist (Independent running mate for Evan McMullin in 2016)[64]
- David Frum, journalist and commentator, speechwriter for president George W. Bush[65]
- Robert Kagan, historian (independent as of 2016)[66]
- Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, former board chair of the Log Cabin Republicans (endorsed Joe Biden)[67]
- Evan McMullin, former CIA agent, ran as an independent in 2016 (independent as of 2016)[68]
- Ana Navarro, political commentator and Republican strategist (endorsed Joe Biden)[69]
- Tom Nichols, national security affairs scholar[70]
- Steve Schmidt, chief strategist for the John McCain 2008 presidential campaign, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (Republican before 2018, now Independent, endorsed Joe Biden)[71]
- Mac Stipanovich, political activist and strategist (Republican before 2019, now Democratic, endorsed Joe Biden)[72]
- Sully Sullenberger, former U.S. Air Force captain and commercial airline pilot during the water landing of US Airways Flight 1549 (former Republican, endorsed Joe Biden)[73]
- Charlie Sykes, conservative talk show radio host, founder of The Bulwark (endorsed Joe Biden)[74]
- John Weaver, political consultant, chief strategist for the John Kasich 2016 presidential campaign, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)[9]
- George Will, journalist, columnist for The Washington Post (Republican before 2016, now Independent, endorsed Joe Biden)[75]
- Rick Wilson, political strategist, media consultant, author, co-founder of The Lincoln Project (endorsed Joe Biden)[71]
- Benjamin Wittes, journalist[76]
Business executives and leaders
- Mike Fernandez, founder of MBF Healthcare Partners[77][78]
- Carly Fiorina, Chair (2000–2005), President and CEO (1999–2005) of Hewlett-Packard, 2016 Republican candidate for president, 2010 California Republican nominee for Senate (endorsed Joe Biden)[79][80]
- Cindy McCain, businesswoman and philanthropist[81]
- Meg Whitman, CEO of Quibi, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2011–2018), CEO of eBay (1998–2008), 2010 Republican nominee for Governor of California (endorsed Joe Biden)[82]
Media personalities
- Meghan McCain, daughter of former Arizona Senator and 2008 Republican Presidential nominee John McCain, co-host of The View (endorsed Joe Biden)[83]
Organizations
- The Lincoln Project, Republican Anti-Trump PAC[84]
- Republican Voters Against Trump[85]
- Reagan Foundation, foundation of former president Ronald Reagan (1981–1989)[86]
See also
- List of Republicans who opposed the 2016 Donald Trump presidential campaign
- Endorsements in the 2020 Republican Party presidential primaries
- List of Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign endorsements
- List of Joe Biden 2020 presidential campaign endorsements
- Never Trump movement
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