A former Republican governor and leader of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning World Food Programme has announced his departure from the party, citing a surge in divisive rhetoric from its current presidential candidate. The move marks a rare break from decades of political alignment for the longtime public servant, who previously served as South Carolina’s governor. In a recent interview, he expressed concerns over the tone and direction of the GOP, framing his decision as a response to what he describes as growing toxicity within the party. The conversation delves into his shifting political stance and the factors driving his departure.
David Beasley spent more than three decades as a Republican, serving as South Carolina's governor before leading Nobel Peace Prize-winning efforts at the U.N. World Food Programme. Recently, he announced that he's walking away from his party as he laments a rise in toxic vitriol emanating from the GOP's standard-bearer. Beasley joined Amna Nawaz to discuss more.
