Republican Against Trump: Congressional Challenger Breaks with Trump in Deep Red South Carolina

About this episode

Sam Gibbons, a Republican congressional candidate, discusses his opposition to Trump and his campaign in South Carolina.

Can a Republican candidate who is against Trump and rejects MAGA politics still win in deep red South Carolina? Marine veteran and congressional candidate Sam Gibbons says yes. In this revealing conversation with Bob Gatty on Lean to the Left, Gibbons explains why he’s challenging longtime Congressman Joe Wilson in South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District — and why he believes Donald Trump has “bastardized” the Republican Party. Gibbons discusses: Why he opposes Trump’s policies and leadership style His strong criticism of war with Iran Concerns about Pete Hegseth and military leadership Immigration, tariffs, and economic chaos Organizing South Carolina “No Kings” rallies Why he believes Republicans have been “sold a lie” The future of the GOP beyond MAGA politics A Marine veteran, teacher, and conservative who says he values honor, duty, and transparency, Gibbons offers a rare perspective from inside the Republican base in one of America’s reddest states. Do you think voters are ready for Republicans who reject Trumpism? 👇 Join the conversation in the comments. 👍 Like 🔔 Subscribe 📢 Share this episode #SamGibbons #SouthCarolinaPolitics #MAGA #Trump #Republicans…

People in this episode

Host: Bob Gatty

Guest: Sam Gibbons

Topics covered

• Republican politics
• Trump opposition
• South Carolina elections
• MAGA politics
• Congressional race
• Veteran perspectives

Keywords

• Sam Gibbons
• South Carolina politics
• MAGA
• Trump
• Republicans
• Congressional race
• Iran
• Veterans
• Politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Republican Party

Places: South Carolina, South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District

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