Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has made headlines by announcing his support for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Cheney, a prominent figure during George W. Bush’s presidency, expressed his view that no individual poses a greater threat to American democracy than current Republican candidate Donald Trump.
In a powerful statement, Cheney declared, “He [Trump] tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He can never be trusted with power again.” He emphasized the importance of prioritizing the nation over party lines, stating, “As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our constitution. That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice-President Kamala Harris.”
The news of Cheney’s endorsement was met with approval from the Harris campaign, with campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon praising Cheney’s courage. This endorsement adds Cheney to a growing roster of Republicans who have voiced concern over Trump’s candidacy, including his daughter, Liz Cheney, who previously supported Harris.
Liz Cheney, a former Republican lawmaker, gained attention for her role on the House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots and was one of ten Republicans who voted to impeach Trump. After losing her Congressional seat to a Trump-backed candidate in 2022, she has remained a vocal critic of the former president.
In response to his father’s endorsement, Donald Trump disparaged Dick Cheney, referring to him as an “irrelevant RINO” and the “King of Endless, Nonsensical Wars,” a nod to Cheney’s involvement in the Iraq War. This ongoing conflict highlights the deep divisions within the Republican Party as the election approaches.
