Astrid Lund - Betty MacDonald fan club organizer: "Cheers to these upright Republicans! They know full well that Donald Trump is totally unsuitable for the office of American president. At his advanced age and mental state, he should be sitting in a rocking chair or playing golf. He can't do any more harm than that."

Astrid Lund - Betty MacDonald fan club organizer: "Cheers to these upright Republicans! They know full well that Donald Trump is totally unsuitable for the office of American president. At his advanced age and mental state, he should be sitting in a rocking chair or playing golf. He can't do any more harm than that."----------------------------------- Watson Republican turns away from Trump and supports Harris Article by Anna Von Stefenelli • 16 hours • 3 minutes reading time Republicans are opposing Donald Trump. The US election campaign to enter the White House is in full swing. Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris are vying for the voters' favor for the election in November. Trump is repeatedly attracting attention with verbal outbursts and the shameless spread of fake news. He is practicing pure populism. One thing is clear: Trump is dividing society. Even among Republicans, he is sometimes controversial. While hardliners are fully behind him, criticism also comes regularly from within his own ranks. The former Republican Senator from Arizona and current US ambassador to Turkey, Jeff Flake, made an unexpected statement on Sunday morning: He is opposing Trump and the Republican Party. USA: Republicans stand behind Harris and against Trump In a video message on social media, Flake announced his support for the incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris. This was reported by the "Daily Express". Flake thus joins a group of around 200 former Republican employees who are now openly positioning themselves against their former party. His statement is also important because he has influence in Arizona - a state that is a swing state and can therefore be decisive for the outcome of the election. Jeff Flake, who was active in the US Congress for almost two decades, makes it clear that he made his decision based on principles and values. According to the news channel ABC, Flake stated that the Democrats are closer to his beliefs regarding the rule of law and a positive outlook for the future than the current Republican leadership. Flake is particularly concerned about the increasing division in the country. He stresses that political differences should not end the dialogue. "We must see our political opponents as fellow citizens and not as enemies," said Flake. In his video message, he emphasized that a leader is needed who is able to distinguish between enemies and allies. This is a crucial point for the future development of the USA. Republican in swing state thinks Harris' approach makes more sense Another reason for Flake's support is the Vice President's migration policy. After a visit by Kamala Harris to the Mexican border, Flake spoke positively about her plans to tighten asylum regulations. He welcomed her proposal and saw it as an important step towards reforming the American immigration system. This is again reported by the "Daily Express". He particularly emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation, which is crucial on these issues. Flake, who supported a bipartisan immigration proposal during his time in Congress, recalled that this proposal ultimately failed. Nevertheless, he is optimistic: Harris has made it clear that she would sign the proposal if it was put to a vote again. For him, this stance is another sign of her willingness to work together across party lines.