I’m Not Voting for Trump

I'm Voting for the Policies He Represents

This election is a big deal. The stakes are high, but the weight of the decision is even higher. And yet, I’ve made up my mind: I am not voting for Donald Trump.

Surprised? Let me explain.

I’m NOT casting my vote for a person. I’m voting for a set of ideals, a moral standpoint that reflects where I think our country should be heading.

Here’s the problem with how we approach elections today: we get bogged down in personalities rather than principles. In a two-party system, the real choice is between the values those parties stand for, not necessarily the individual who becomes the figurehead. So, let’s dive into what these values look like—and why I’ve chosen to align myself with one side over the other.

On the one hand, we have Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, who represent the Democratic Party. Now, let’s be clear: they aren’t just figureheads. They lead a movement that pushes policies I find deeply concerning. For instance, they advocate for what is essentially an open-border policy. What does this mean in practice? It means unchecked immigration, which leads to dangerous outcomes—human trafficking, the spread of fentanyl, and insufficient vetting of individuals entering the country, some of whom have clear criminal intentions.

And then there’s their stance on abortion. Kamala Harris, along with almost every Democrat, has openly supported unrestricted access to abortion, even when the fetus is viable outside the womb. They often frame this as a matter of "reproductive rights," but the reality is what it is. The left is determined to expand access to abortion nationwide, with no limits or restrictions whatsoever. In one case, every Democrat voted against providing life-saving care to infants who survive failed abortions. To me, this is the destruction of human life at its most vulnerable, and I simply cannot support that.

Tim Walz is no different when it comes to pushing an agenda I don’t agree with. He’s been outspoken in his support for the LGBTQ movement, including policies that allow biological males access to female-only spaces, like locker rooms and bathrooms. He even backs initiatives like putting tampons in boys’ bathrooms for biological girls who identify as boys.

But wait, there’s more. Harris and Walz have also signaled that they don’t exactly see free speech as a priority. Both have supported efforts to combat so-called "misinformation." Sounds good on the surface, right? Who wants lies and confusion running wild? The problem is, "misinformation" in their world seems to mean "anything they don’t agree with." This opens a very dangerous door. When the government—or those in power—start deciding what can and cannot be said, we’re walking down a path toward censorship. Free speech, one of the core principles that America was built on, is at risk here. Who gets to decide what’s true or false? The same people who promote policies I fundamentally disagree with?

The slippery slope toward censorship is one we can't afford to slide down. The Harris-Walz platform, with its stance on regulating speech, suggests that the government should have a greater hand in deciding what information is allowed to circulate in public discourse. This might start with "misinformation," but where does it end? The freedom to speak, question, and criticize is central to a functioning democracy, and when those in power start filtering out voices they don’t want to hear, we all lose.

Now, let me be clear—I’m not voting for Donald Trump because of his personality. Frankly, there are aspects of his demeanor that don’t sit well with me. His rhetoric is clumsy at best and he can be petty—that’s true.

This election isn’t about whether a candidate is likable or charming. It’s about the beliefs he stands for and the team he’ll build to support policies that fit with my Christian values. He’s not running to be our pastor, Bible study leader, or even someone who greets people on Sunday mornings. He’s running to be the commander in chief, a job that needs a tough and steady leader. In this role, what matters most is his commitment to stand firm on issues of right and wrong, fairness, and freedom, even when the choices are hard. His job is to lead with both strength and honesty, qualities that are more important than personality and connect to values I believe in.

First and foremost, Trump stands for securing our borders. He’s committed to ensuring that people entering the U.S. are properly vetted, and that we aren’t allowing dangerous individuals or child traffickers to slip through the cracks. This is crucial to me. Protecting innocent children from harm should be a top priority for any administration. Besides the fact that any sovereign nation has borders and rules for coming across them. Trump simply wants to put people in place who will enforce the laws that ALREADY EXIST in the United States.

I also support Trump’s stance on limiting gender reassignment procedures for minors. At a bare minimum, parental consent should be required before life-altering surgeries take place. But beyond that, the Republican platform aims to protect children from the growing gender ideology that’s taking hold, and I believe this is vital for the well-being of future generations.

Now, is Trump perfect on every issue? No. For example, his position on abortion could be a lot stronger. I hate that he is unwilling to take a 100% pro-life position. Still, it’s a significant improvement over the alternative. Under Trump, there are limits on abortion, at least after the first trimester, which is far more pro-life than the extreme stance of the Democratic Party.

So here’s where I land: I’m voting for Trump, the policy position, not the person. I’m voting for what he represents. This, I believe, is the way we should approach every election. Let’s stop getting caught up in the personalities of the candidates and start focusing on the principles they stand for and the policies they’re going to implement.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not about liking or disliking a candidate personally. It’s about the future we want to shape. And for me, that future aligns more closely with what Trump’s administration represents.

This is how I see it, anyway. Your vote is your voice, and how you use it is up to you.