Dick Cheney joins daughter Liz in endorsing Kamala Harris, says 'Trump can never be trusted with power again'
Republican former Vice President Dick Cheney announced his decision to vote for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris over Republican former President Donald Trump in the Nov. 5 U.S. elections. This follows a similar endorsement from his daughter, Liz Cheney, earlier this week. The announcement comes amid a closely contested race between Trump and Harris.
“In our nation’s 248-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump,” Cheney said in a statement. “He 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.”
“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,” he concluded.
Dick Cheney, who served as vice president under Republican President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, has been a significant figure in the Republican Party. His announcement highlights a growing trend of Republicans breaking ranks to support Harris. This group includes several former staffers of former Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. These Republicans have expressed discontent with Trump's leadership and actions, which they believe have harmed their party and the nation.
Dick Cheney has faced criticism over the years for his role in planning the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, which resulted in significant civilian casualties and human
