- Still, Gonzalez said he will work to ensure Trump does not ‘steal’ the election
- ‘I think it’s all pushing towards one of two outcomes: He either wins legitimately, which he may do, or if he loses again, you just try to steal it,’ Gonzalez said
- ‘Should he be the nominee, or should he run again, I’ll do everything I can to stop him,’ he said
- Gonzalez was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump after the Jan. 6 insurrection
- Trump has backed challengers to almost all of the Republicans in the House and Senate who voted for impeachment
Outgoing Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, warned his fellow Republicans that former President Trump may win the 2024 presidential election, but if he does not, he will try to ‘steal’ it.
Still, he said he will work to ensure Trump does not ‘steal’ the election.
‘January 6 was an unconstitutional attempt led by the President of the United States to overturn an American election and reinstall himself in power illegitimately. That’s fallen nation territory, that’s third world country territory. My family left Cuba to avoid that fate. I will not let it happen here,’ Gonzalez told CNN.
‘I think it’s all pushing towards one of two outcomes: He either wins legitimately, which he may do, or if he loses again, you just try to steal it,’ the two-term congressman added.
‘Should he be the nominee, or should he run again, I’ll do everything I can to stop him,’ he said. ‘Can I stop him? I have no idea. But I believe as a citizen of this country who loves this country and respects the Constitution, that’s my responsibility.’
Gonzalez was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump after the Jan. 6 insurrection, and the former president sought revenge, endorsing a primary challenger, former White House aide Max Miller, and excoriating him in emailed statements.