Former Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake supports Kamala Harris. Flake is a patriot and a credit to the principles espoused by our shared faith as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.   

We believe the U.S. Constitution was divinely inspired and that it was established “for the rights and protection” of all people. We believe God commands us to love our neighbors, care for the poor and not to lie, commit adultery or steal. The Book of Mormon teaches that “all are alike to God,” “black and white, bond and free, male and female…”

Trump is a serial adulterer who brags about sexual harassment. He is a pathological liar, he demeans women, racial minorities, military veterans and the disabled. He calls those in the military who died for our country “suckers.” Trump winks at white supremacists and travels with a far-right influencer who peddles conspiracy theories about 9/11. Trump claims to pray but has never asked for forgiveness. He cannot identify his favorite — or any — verse of scripture. Trump does, however, sell autographed Bibles.

Trump’s former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Mark Milley, says: “[Trump] is the most dangerous person ever … he's a total fascist.” Trump’s former secretary of defense, Gen. James Mattis, reportedly agrees.

Trump was too selfish to accept that he lost the 2020 election, so he lied about it instead. Sarah Matthews, a former Trump aide, points out that on Jan. 6, Trump was told that Vice President Mike Pence was at the Capitol with his family and was in danger. Trump’s response? “So what?”

If Trump does not care about his own vice president, why does anyone think he cares about our country? We either defend the Constitution or we vote for Donald Trump; it’s impossible to do both.

Editor’s note: Clayton Thompson is a lawyer based in Illinois and New York who represents cancer victims harmed by large corporations. Reader reactions, pro or con, are welcomed at AzOpinions@iniusa.org.