Congressman Valadao doesn't support Trump for president
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Congressman David Valadao, a Central Valley Republican, said Thursday that he won't support presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump for president.
"I just haven't seen or heard anything that makes me want to come out and support, so I'm just staying out of the race ...," Valadao told Eyewitness News over the phone. The congressman wasn't speaking only of Trump when making that comment.
Valadao, who is seeking re-election in the 21st Congressional District, cited concerns over Trump's understanding of foreign relations and the legislative process.
"Those are things that I think we have to have someone there who understands this process and is obviously on the right side," the congressman said.
Eyewitness News asked Valadao who he would like to see as the next president.
"I'm not going to get into that," Valadao responded.
Fellow Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, of Bakersfield, has said he will support Trump's candidacy.
