Welcome to another episode of everyone’s favorite quote game, where we look at things that public figures say about your favorite Grifter-in-Chief, Donald J. Trump. In today’s installment, we’re looking at quotes attributed to folks discussing his candidacy for President of the United States. On full display will be the duplicity displayed by his former opponents, who have now become his notable bootlickers.
“Donald Trump is a phony, a fraud. His promises are as worthless as a degree from Trump University.”
Mitt Romney, former Republican presidential nominee, in a speech during the 2016 election
“He’s a race-baiting, xenophobic religious bigot.”
“He doesn’t represent my party. He doesn’t represent the values that the men and women who wear the uniform are fighting for.”
Lindsey Graham
“Donald Trump is a narcissist and an egomaniac. He’s a pathological liar. He doesn’t know the difference between truth and lies.”
Ted Cruz, former primary opponent, in a speech during the 2016 campaign
“He’s a chaos candidate, and he’d be a chaos president.”
Chris Christie, during a Republican primary debate
“Donald Trump is a serial philanderer, and he boasts about it… His is not the temperament of a stable, thoughtful leader.”
Jeb Bush, during a Republican primary debate
“He’s a con artist. He’s played the American people for suckers.”
Marco Rubio, during a campaign rally in 2016
“Donald Trump is a bully, a pathological liar, and an egomaniac.”
Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, during a campaign speech in 2016
“Donald Trump is the Kim Kardashian of politics. He is famous for being famous.”
Ana Navarro, Republican Strategist