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I thought what if Cliffjumper's hatred for the Decepticons had more depth to it?
And then there is the singular traitor episode where lots of people take for characterising him. (Which I hate the prevalence by the by)

1. Cliffjumper has issues with the Decepticons and traitors because he almost joined their faction instead of the Autobots. But for whatever reason (perhaps his minibot status or because he wasn't quite to their standard) he was refused, and since joining the Autobots his guilt reflects his reactions. His passion to the cause is now irrefutable and he has made some great friends amongst the Autobots but in recharge he is haunted by what could have been had things gone a different route.

2. Or he was betrayed by someone he was close to. Someone who is now currently a Decepticon. A willing Decepticon who was only using Cliffjumper to get close to Optimus Prime to destroy him.
B. This friend was Soundwave who at one time courted CJ to become one of his casseticons.
C. Reflector. Or rather the three "components" who were actually Minibots triplets. Minibots are supposed to stick together,  so doubly betraying CJ.

3. Animated x G1 Cliffjumper had been in a relationship he thought genuine but in reality they were merely using him to gain access to Autobot intel. As CJ was a secretary prior to the war with access to important files.