More than 200 Republicans, including former aides to Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, as well as Senator Mitt Romney and the late Senator John McCain, have publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential election. This unprecedented move highlights a significant rift within the Republican Party, primarily driven by their opposition to former President Donald Trump.
In a letter published by USA Today, these former officials express their concerns that a second Trump presidency would not only harm ordinary Americans but also undermine essential democratic institutions. They argue that Trump's foreign policy poses a threat to democratic movements globally, pointing to his alliances with authoritarian leaders such as Vladimir Putin.
The group emphasizes their ideological disagreements with Harris and her running mate, Democratic Governor Tim Walz, but insists that voting for them is necessary to preserve the integrity of the nation. They call on moderate Republicans and independents to unite against Trump’s divisive politics, advocating for leaders who prioritize consensus over chaos.
This endorsement follows a similar trend seen in the 2020 election, where a coalition of anti-Trump Republicans supported Joe Biden. The ongoing support for Harris signals a growing movement among Republicans who prioritize democratic values over party loyalty, as they seek to combat what they perceive as a significant threat posed by Trump's policies and rhetoric.
