A Young Republican official announced on Monday evening that she is resigning her national position over what she calls the “racist, hateful, fascist” party of Donald Trump.
“I can no longer continue to carry out the duties of this position,” Katrina Elaine Jorgensen wrote on Facebook, announcing that she was resigning as the national communications chair for the Young Republicans. “My principles will not allow it.”
“We have been told for years how we are the future of the party, this is our opportunity to seize that future,” added Jorgensen, who also heads the Young Republicans of South Carolina. “But if we have instead decided to uphold a man who does not represent us or our views — a man that has belittled war heroes, explicitly stated misogynist beliefs, relied on intimidation of minorities, insulted our international allies, rewarded violence, championed divisive rhetoric and proved completely uneducated in conservative fiscal policy — I cannot participate in that.”
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“No matter how loud I am in my renouncement of Trump, my title will still betray me,” Jorgensen said. “I want no part of a racist, fascist, hateful presidency… I cannot support a candidate who endorses bigotry and lawlessness.”
In spite of her opposition to Trump, Jorgensen said that she would retain her position as the group’s head in South Carolina, and as its national face abroad. “For now, I will continue to serve as International Outreach and in my South Carolina Chair position,” said Jorgensen. “I want to continue to work in the Republican cause, supporting conservative ideals and helping to elect down ballot candidates.”
