Maryland Lawmaker Cites Trump In Decision To Become Democrat

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ/AP) — A Maryland lawmaker says President Donald Trump’s rhetoric has played a role in her decision to leave the Republican Party and become a Democrat.
Del. Meagan Simonaire changed parties Monday.
Simonaire, whose district is conservative, says she increasingly found herself aligned with Democratic values. Speaking of Trump, she noted “attacks” on minorities, women “and anyone who does not agree with him.”
“President Trump regularly