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Former GOP governor David Beasley says Trump's 'demeaning' rhetoric pushed him from party

Former GOP governor David Beasley says Trump's 'demeaning' rhetoric pushed him from party

Summary

David Beasley, who served as South Carolina’s governor and led the UN World Food Programme, has left the Republican Party. He said that harsh and negative language from President Donald Trump caused him to leave.

Key Facts

  • David Beasley was a Republican for over 30 years.
  • He served as the governor of South Carolina.
  • Beasley also led the United Nations World Food Programme, which won the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • He recently announced he is leaving the Republican Party.
  • Beasley cited what he called "demeaning" and toxic language from President Trump as his reason for leaving.
  • He discussed his decision in an interview with journalist Amna Nawaz.
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