In recent weeks one question has loomed large for me. How can moderate U.S. citizens continue to support our current president? I had asked myself that question before and resisted writing about it. I had promised readers a nonpartisan viewpoint and an effort to build political bridges, not bomb them.

My disapproval of Donald Trump, however, is not because of my political leanings. Politically, I agree with some parts of the Democratic platform and some parts of the Republican platform. My struggle is with Donald Trump’s personal qualities more than with his policies.

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