Hawaii State Representative Resigns Republican Party
Hawaii state Representative Beth Fukumoto announced that she’s leaving the Republican Party nearly two months after she was removed as Hawaii’s House minority leader for criticizing Donald Trump.
“This election, I saw members of my party marginalizing and condemning minorities, ethnic or otherwise, and making demeaning comments towards women,” Fukumoto said. “So, when I listened as our now top office holder refused to condemn the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II, speaking out didn’t seem like a choice.”
Fukumoto accused Republicans of enabling racism and sexism by not addressing Donald Trump’s prejudices.
“I said we should all agree that the campaign remarks made by our president about women and minorities were unacceptable, and that it was our responsibility, regardless of who we voted for, to show our kids that everyone should be treated with respect,” she said.
“A call for kindness and respect should have been a non-partisan message, but it was controversial within the party.”
