Kuwait- Former CIA officer launches White House bid
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (KUNA) -- A former Republican House staffer and CIA officer has launched his bid for the US presidency, in an effort to steer voters away from Donald Trump who was lambasted by Republican officials.
The 40-year-old Evan McMullin, a Mormon from Utah who is largely unknown even in political circles, said Trump "appeals to the worst fears of Americans at a time we need unity, not division," in a letter posted on his website.
"Republicans are deeply divided by a man who is perilously close to gaining the most powerful position in the world, and many rightly see him as a real threat to our Republic," McMullin said.
"Given his obvious personal instability, putting him in command of our military and nuclear arsenal would be deeply irresponsible. His infatuation with strongmen and demagogues like (Russian President) Vladimir Putin is anathema to America values. We cannot and must not elect him," he added.
McMullin will have to put up a fight to get his name listed on the ballot, and even then will likely not be listed in all 50 states.
Also on Monday, 50 Republican officials signed a letter declaring Trump would be "the most reckless president in American history." Among the signatories are several people who worked in the George W. Bush Administration, including head of the National Security Agency (NSA) Michael Hayden, former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, and Eric S. Edelman, who was a top aide to former Vice President Dick Cheney.
So far, Hillary Clinton maintains a lead of at least seven percentage points over Trump, with 50 percent support overall, according to election polls from Monmouth University and UPI released Monday. (end) ys.bs
The 40-year-old Evan McMullin, a Mormon from Utah who is largely unknown even in political circles, said Trump "appeals to the worst fears of Americans at a time we need unity, not division," in a letter posted on his website.
"Republicans are deeply divided by a man who is perilously close to gaining the most powerful position in the world, and many rightly see him as a real threat to our Republic," McMullin said.
"Given his obvious personal instability, putting him in command of our military and nuclear arsenal would be deeply irresponsible. His infatuation with strongmen and demagogues like (Russian President) Vladimir Putin is anathema to America values. We cannot and must not elect him," he added.
McMullin will have to put up a fight to get his name listed on the ballot, and even then will likely not be listed in all 50 states.
Also on Monday, 50 Republican officials signed a letter declaring Trump would be "the most reckless president in American history." Among the signatories are several people who worked in the George W. Bush Administration, including head of the National Security Agency (NSA) Michael Hayden, former Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, and Eric S. Edelman, who was a top aide to former Vice President Dick Cheney.
So far, Hillary Clinton maintains a lead of at least seven percentage points over Trump, with 50 percent support overall, according to election polls from Monmouth University and UPI released Monday. (end) ys.bs
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