47 things to consider before voting for Donald Trump

Donald Trump is running for President of the United States after losing the 2020 election. Perhaps the most polarizing figure to run for President. Trump on one hand, seems like the least likely candidate to be President. This is essentially what may have got him in office in 2016.

But now, we know the type of President Trump would be and yet the country is still divided. With just hours away from the United States selecting our next Commander in Chief, here are 47 things to consider before voting for Donald Trump.

Donald Trump

1. Incitement of January 6th Riots: Accused of inciting the Capitol insurrection.

2. Election Denial: Continues to falsely claim the 2020 election was stolen.

3. Multiple Criminal Indictments: Faces several indictments, including charges of conspiracy to defraud the U.S.

4. Divisive Rhetoric: Frequently uses language that promotes division and polarization.

5. Mishandling COVID-19: Criticized for downplaying the pandemic and failing to provide timely leadership.

6. Tax Evasion Allegations: Accusations of tax avoidance and unethical financial practices.

7. Undermined U.S. Democracy: Allegations of trying to overturn a legitimate election.

8. Foreign Policy Failures: Criticized for alienating allies and cozying up to authoritarian leaders like Putin and Kim Jong-un.

9. Climate Change Denial: Rejected the science of climate change, rolling back environmental protections.

10. Child Separation Policy: Enforced a controversial immigration policy separating children from their families at the border.

11. Impeachments: Impeached twice by the U.S. House of Representatives, including for abuse of power.

12. Obstruction of Justice: Accusations of obstructing the Mueller investigation into Russian interference.

13. Frequent Falsehoods: Notoriously high number of false or misleading statements during his presidency.

14. Attacks on Media: Regularly attacked the press, calling them “the enemy of the people.”

15. Firing of Inspectors General: Fired several government watchdogs who were investigating misconduct in his administration.

16. Weakening of U.S. Institutions: Accused of undermining trust in key institutions like the FBI and the Department of Justice.

17. Questionable Pardons: Pardoned political allies and individuals convicted of corruption.

18. Conflicts of Interest: Accusations of using the presidency for personal financial gain, including profiting from foreign dignitaries staying at his properties.

19. Sexual Misconduct Allegations: Multiple women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct.

20. Anti-Immigration Policies: Introduced strict immigration bans, including the Muslim ban, which many saw as discriminatory.

21. Failed Healthcare Promises: Promised to replace the Affordable Care Act but never delivered a comprehensive healthcare plan.

22. Abandoning Climate Agreements: Pulled the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement, weakening global efforts to combat climate change.

23. Trade War with China: Engaged in a trade war that many believe hurt U.S. farmers and manufacturers.

24. Suppression of Protest Rights: Used federal force to suppress Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.

25. Polarizing Appointments: Appointed controversial figures to his cabinet, many of whom faced corruption allegations.

26. Weakening NATO: Undermined U.S. alliances by questioning the value of NATO and refusing to affirm defense commitments.

27. Anti-Science Stances: Repeatedly rejected scientific advice on issues from COVID-19 to climate change.

28. Poor Handling of Racial Tensions: Criticized for inflaming racial tensions and defending white nationalists after Charlottesville.

29. Rollback of LGBTQ+ Protections: Reversed policies protecting LGBTQ+ rights, including military service bans for transgender individuals.

30. Abuse of Presidential Power: Accused of abusing the office for personal and political gain, such as pressuring Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden.

31.Withdrawal from WHO: Pulled the U.S. out of the World Health Organization during a global pandemic.

32. Weak Response to Russian Aggression: Failed to take a strong stance on Russian interference in U.S. elections and other aggressive actions.

33. Environmental Deregulation: Rolled back protections for national parks and public lands.

34 .Attacks on the Affordable Care Act: Repeated attempts to dismantle the ACA without a viable alternative.

35. Corrupt Associates: Several of his close associates, including Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort, were convicted of crimes.

36. Attacks on the Judiciary: Regularly criticized judges and attempted to influence judicial decisions.

37. Failed Infrastructure Plan: Promised a major infrastructure overhaul but never delivered.

38. Poor Economic Management: Tax cuts disproportionately benefitted the wealthy, increasing the federal deficit.

39. Family Separation at the Border: His administration’s zero-tolerance policy led to the detention and separation of thousands of families.

40. Failure to Condemn White Supremacists: Hesitated to denounce white supremacists and racially motivated violence.

41. Public Division on Race: Accused of stoking racial divisions with inflammatory rhetoric.

42. Undermining Faith in Elections: Continues to undermine confidence in U.S. election integrity with unfounded claims of fraud.

43. Failure to Build Effective Relationships with Congress: Limited ability to work across the aisle to pass significant legislation.

44. Dismissal of International Alliances: Strained relationships with key international allies while praising authoritarian regimes.

45. Weakened EPA Standards: Rolled back environmental protections, allowing more pollution and harming public health.

46. Use of Federal Forces Against Protesters: Ordered the use of federal forces to clear peaceful protesters in Lafayette Square.

47 .Unwillingness to Transition Power Peacefully: His refusal to accept the 2020 election results disrupted the peaceful transition of power.

Here are a few honorable  mentions :

48.Divisive Immigration Rhetoric: Regularly used dehumanizing language to describe immigrants.

49.Attacks on Women’s Rights: Supported policies that undermined reproductive rights and healthcare for women.

50.Legacy of Chaos: His administration was marked by high turnover, chaotic decision-making, and frequent scandals.

The areas people say Trump would be strong are are the areas he failed the most us: losing 1.2 million jobs and never building the wall he promised.

If after reading this list you are still convinced Trump is a qualified candidate for President , you must also then face the reality that your measure of qualification is measured by your own bias.

What I think almost every President has had in common is this; A President of the U.S. above all else needs to be someone who can be reasoned with and held accountable.

No matter what other reason you exalt above all others, it should be girded in this.

Can you without a reasonable doubt say that to be true of Donald Trump?