“Dump Trump!”: Former GOP Lt. Governor’s Fiery Rebuke Ignites DNC Crowd
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In a powerful and unexpected moment at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday night, former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan took the stage and delivered a blistering critique of Donald Trump, earning thunderous applause from the crowd.
Duncan began with a lighthearted acknowledgment of his political affiliation. “I’m a Republican,” he confessed, drawing a mix of chuckles and cheers. “There, I got the hard part out of the way.” But his tone quickly turned serious as he explained why he was standing at the opposing party’s convention—as an American who “cares more about the future of this country than the future of Donald Trump.”
Duncan recounted the pivotal moment that set him on this path, describing how he realized Trump would “lie, cheat and steal” to overturn the 2020 election. His words struck a chord with the audience. “I realized Trump was a direct threat to democracy,” he declared, his voice firm with conviction. “And his actions disqualified him from ever, ever, ever stepping foot in the Oval Office again.” The crowd erupted in cheers, echoing Duncan’s sentiment.
Turning his attention to disillusioned Republicans, undecided voters, and independents watching from home, Duncan offered a message of solidarity. “If Republicans are being intellectually honest with ourselves, our party is not civil or conservative,” he said, his voice rising. “It’s chaotic and crazy. And the only thing left to do is dump Trump.” The crowd responded with even louder applause, breaking into chants of “Dump Trump!”
Duncan didn’t stop there. He took aim at what he sees as the current state of the Republican Party, offering a scathing critique that resonated throughout the hall. “The GOP is behaving more like a cult,” he charged. “A cult worshipping a felonious thug.” His words hung in the air, the gravity of the accusation clear to everyone present.
The former lieutenant governor’s speech was a rare and dramatic display of bipartisan concern for the future of American democracy. By the time Duncan left the stage, the crowd was on its feet, his call to “dump Trump” echoing in their chants—a clear signal that his message had hit home. As the Democratic National Convention continued, Duncan’s fiery rebuke of Trump remained a standout moment, illustrating the deep divisions and passionate convictions that are shaping the political landscape.
