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Mocking defeated Sanford just cost Trump a supporter

US Rep. Mark Sanford hugged his sons after his defeat in the June 12 Republican primary to state Rep. Katie Arrington.
US Rep. Mark Sanford hugged his sons after his defeat in the June 12 Republican primary to state Rep. Katie Arrington. AP

Shame on President Donald Trump for using the Henry McMaster rally as a platform to degrade and embarrass another elected official, in his own state, as he has continued to do to our congressman, Mark Sanford.

Trump is way out of line, and I am tired of his mean remarks geared at hurting Rep. Sanford. Enough is enough. He has gone one too many times to strike at Rep. Sanford does not deserve such treatment.

Rep. Sanford has served the First District and this state well, guided by his conservative values and principles. He is highly respected and admired by his colleagues in Washington. Since when were being disrespectful, swearing and being part of a clique (Trumpers!) the way to elect officials to govern our state and nation?

I am done with Trump.

Barbara Boylston

Charleston

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