Shelley Moore Capito is considered an anti-Trump RINO by some conservatives because she voted to certify the 2020 election, criticized Trump’s actions like his Georgia vote pressure, and supported moderate policies such as red flag gun laws, Ukraine aid, and Merrick Garland’s confirmation. She also voted with Biden 56% of the time as of 2023 and backed a “never-Trumper” for Senate leadership in 2024. Despite endorsing Trump in 2024 and supporting some of his policies, her history of bipartisanship and divergence from MAGA priorities fuel the RINO label.


