Trump: Our Campaign is United

Despite criticisms from some Republican figures regarding Donald Trump's remarks against the family of a Muslim American soldier and his lack of support for senior party representatives in the congressional elections, Mr. Trump has emphasized that his campaign is in good shape and united. Trump has continued his statements against the family of Captain Humayun Khan, a Muslim U.S. Army soldier who lost his life in Iraq in 2004. Khizr Khan, Humayun's father, strongly criticized Trump during a Democratic Party rally, stating that they are true patriots and that if Trump's policies are implemented, people like them will be barred from entering the U.S. However, Trump has implicitly mocked the Khans, suggesting that Ghazala, the mother of the deceased soldier, may not have spoken because, as a Muslim woman, she has no right to speak. Ghazala Khan responded, stating that she was unable to speak at that moment and struggled to contain her emotions. In response to criticisms from figures like Paul Ryan and Senator John McCain, Trump stated that he would not support these two Republican officials for re-election to Congress in the upcoming fall elections. Trump's remarks about Captain Humayun Khan's family have not only drawn criticism from people like John McCain, a veteran and senior Republican senator, and Paul Ryan, the highest-ranking elected member of the party, but have also faced implicit criticism from some of Trump's main supporters, including Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey, who said that attacking the Khan family was wrong. This issue has also faced further criticism. Nevertheless, Mike Pence, Trump's running mate, has supported Paul Ryan, stating that Trump strongly agreed with his support for Ryan. Trump himself has emphasized that his campaign as the Republican nominee is in good shape and united. Continuing criticisms and opposition from Republican figures include George W. Bush, the former U.S. president, who has not been politically active in recent years, expressing concern about Trump's policies during a speech at a private meeting without naming Trump. According to the Wall Street Journal, Bush implicitly referred to the policies proposed by Trump and criticized the current trend towards isolationism, nativism, and disengagement from the outside world. Donald Trump, the Republican nominee, has previously criticized George Bush's policies, describing the Iraq War as a "disaster." In his campaign, Trump has emphasized "America First," stating that he will build a wall on the U.S. border or currently prevent citizens from countries with a "history of terrorism" from entering. He has stated that he will demand more money from America's allies for their support, review the country's position in NATO, and condition support for allies against Russia. Among other critics in the past two days, Newt Gingrich, the former Speaker of the House from the Republican Party, has said in an interview with Fox Business Network that Trump has "not yet become someone who could potentially be President of the United States." According to Gingrich, Trump is helping Hillary Clinton's campaign: "He shows that he is far more unacceptable than Clinton [in the White House]." Adam Kinzinger, a Republican member of the House of Representatives, a former U.S. Army pilot and a Trump supporter, said on CNN that Trump has "crossed too many red lines" and can no longer continue to support him. Richard Hanna, the first Republican member of Congress, officially endorsed Hillary Clinton, the Democratic nominee, in the upcoming elections on Tuesday, stating that he disagrees with Clinton on many issues but that she fights for causes more important than herself. Hank Paulson, Treasury Secretary during George Bush's presidency, Brent Scowcroft, national security advisor to two U.S. presidents, George H.W. Bush and Gerald Ford (both Republicans), are among others who have criticized Trump. Donald Trump has accused the media of not providing "honest" coverage of his campaign. During a speech in Florida, he said, "Our situation and work are good, except for the fact that completely false reports are being broadcast about us." Paul Manafort, Trump's campaign manager, told Fox News that the campaign is on the right track and that Trump is in control of everything: "Everything is great. We are moving forward." The Republican nominee stated that his campaign has "never been this united and cohesive." The U.S. presidential election will be held on November 8. The 45th President of the United States will begin his term in the White House as Commander-in-Chief in January 2017.