238 Alums of Bush, McCain, and Romney Endorse Harris in Public Letter

In an unprecedented move, 238 former Republican staffers from the administrations and campaigns of President George W. Bush, Senator John McCain, and Senator Mitt Romney have come together to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency, according to The American Conservative.

Endorsement by Former Republican Staffers

This group of endorsers includes former high-ranking officials such as chiefs of staff, legislative directors, and campaign managers. Their central motivation for the endorsement is their strong opposition to former President Donald Trump, whom they describe as a chaotic leader whose return would be detrimental to the country.

Reasons for Endorsement

The former Republican officials shared a letter articulating their reasons for endorsing Harris. Many had already voiced their opposition to Trump during the 2020 election, warning that his re-election would bring calamity to the nation. Their current endorsement of Harris is a continuation and reaffirmation of their stance against the former president.

Ideological Differences Acknowledged

Despite their ideological disagreements with Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz, the endorsers stressed that the alternative—another Trump presidency—was unacceptable. They emphasized the importance of preventing Trump’s return to office, stating their support for leaders who will strive for consensus and unity.

Criticism of Trump’s Policies and Behavior

The letter also criticized Trump and his running mate, Senator JD Vance, for allegedly bowing to dictators such as Russian President Vladimir Putin while abandoning U.S. allies. The former officials argued that another Trump administration would undermine democracy and the rule of law.

Call to Action

The endorsers appealed to moderate Republicans and conservative independents to cast their votes for Harris. They highlighted the necessity of supporting leaders capable of fostering unity rather than perpetuating chaos and division.

Response from Trump Campaign

The Trump campaign quickly dismissed these endorsements, implying that the signatories were unknown individuals who would prefer to see the nation suffer than support Trump’s return to office.

This significant endorsement by former Republican staffers underscores the ongoing divisions within the GOP and highlights the dramatic political shifts leading up to the next presidential election.