Flake tells GOP: Trump ‘does not deserve reelection’ | TheHill – The Hill

Jeffrey (Jeff) Lane Flake Republicans show signs of discomfort in defense of Trump Cindy McCain: I can see Arizona ‘going Democrat’ in 2020 Flake donates to Democratic sheriff being challenged by Arpaio in Arizona MORE (R-Ariz.) is urging Republican lawmakers to not support President Trump

Donald John Trump Amash calls McCarthy incompetent, dishonest after ’60 Minutes’ interview GOP lawmaker blasts Trump for quoting pastor warning of civil war over impeachment ’60 Minutes’ correspondent presses McCarthy on impeachment inquiry MORE‘s 2020 reelection campaign amid an impeachment inquiry fueled by Trump’s actions toward Ukraine.

Flake, in a Washington Post op-ed, warned that regardless of the outcome of the impeachment fight, Republicans will have to decide whether, “given what we now know about the president’s actions and behavior, to support his reelection.”

“Obviously, the answer is no,” Flake added.

“My fellow Republicans, it is time to risk your careers in favor of your principles. Whether you believe the president deserves impeachment, you know he does not deserve reelection,” Flake added in the Post op-ed.

“Trust me when I say that you can go elsewhere for a job. But you cannot go elsewhere for a soul,” Flake continued.

A few GOP senators have held back from endorsing Trump’s reelection bid. Sen. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret Collins Republicans show signs of discomfort in defense of Trump Embracing President Mike Pence might be GOP’s best play GOP battens down the hatches after release of Trump whistleblower complaint MORE (R-Maine), who is up for reelection, said earlier this year that she was “not prepared at this point to make that decision.” Sen Mitt RomneyWillard (Mitt) Mitt Romney GOP lawmaker blasts Trump for quoting pastor warning of civil war over impeachment Republicans show signs of discomfort in defense of Trump Sizing up Trump’s primary opponents MORE (R-Utah) told CNN earlier this month that he was “not planning on endorsing in the presidential race.”