Internet hails former Trump White House officials as they warn ex-POTUS' second term could be a threat to 'American democracy'

WASHINGTON, DC: Three former White House officials who worked during Donald Trump's presidency have explicitly warned that if he wins the 2024 presidential election, it could be a possible threat to the nation's democracy. 

Former White House Communications Director Alyssa Farah Griffin, former White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews, and former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson spoke out against the former President in a joint interview with Jonathan Karl for ABC News' 'This Week' program.

Speaking about their experiences in cooperating with the January 6 select committee and the future of democracy, Griffin said, "Fundamentally, a second Trump term could mean the end of American democracy as we know it, and I don't say that lightly."

She further accused him of going to "historic and unconstitutional lengths" in his attempt to continue in power by stealing "a democratic election."

All three women provided testimonies to the House committee investigating Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and his involvement in the Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021.

The interview coincided with Special Counsel Jack Smith urging the DC appeals court to reject Trump's immunity plea for his actions at the end of his term.

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Matthews, continuing to hope that Trump will lose in the Republican primary, noted, "I've never voted for a Democrat in my life, but I think that in this next election, I would put policy aside and choose democracy."

Similarly, Hutchinson is against the possibility of the former President's second entry into the Oval Office. She said, "Our singular focus needs to be, if he is the nominee, on making sure that he is not elected the president again next November."

Criticizing Trump's remarks on his intention to be a "dictator" for a day if elected, Hutchinson added, "The fact that he felt that he needs to lean into being a dictator alone shows that he is a weak and feeble man who has no sense of character and integrity and has no sense of leadership."

Griffin then said that many senior officials opted not to talk against Trump because they did not " want to be on his bad side" and wanted to "preserve themselves for future opportunities" if he was elected for one more term.

She emphasized that those who have worked with him in the West Wing know the dangers of the ex-POTUS. 

The three former White House officials spoke for the first time in a time when people who act against the leading GOP presidential candidate's supporters are openly threatening the ones who hinder his ambition to win the 2024 race.

For instance, Shenna Bellows, the Maine Secretary of State, after disqualifying Trump's candidacy in the state primary, received threatening messages, impeachment warnings, and even attacks from his campaign team.

Internet applauds the three former White House officials for speaking out against Donald Trump

Soon after the joint interview of Griffin, Matthews, and Hutchinson came to light, netizens showered the former White House officials with praises, especially for their courage. 

One remarked, "So far mainly women have been the bravest. Calling him out, taking him to task."

Another said, "These three women need to be heard. Their message shows the courage they possess. Risking harm and threats, they have decided to speak for saving Democracy. I admire their courage."

"Smart women. These are more patriotic than all MAGA republicans in Washington DC. These republican politicians care more about their jobs and power than our democracy," noted a person.

Someone else stated, "These women are modeling courage that elected officials have not. Ok current officials, Chaney and kinsinger did and paid a high price for it. It's the sickness in Maga that can't be voted out that really worries me."

One individual expressed, "Admiration for these 3 people and having worked with Trump, know of what they speak," while another person added, "I just want to say a deep and heartfelt “thank you” to these brave young women." 

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