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Harris, in response to the endorsement, said she was “honored” by the Cheney family’s support, framing it as a testament to the importance of putting “country above party.” This statement, however, didn’t sit well with Gabbard or many others who served in the Middle East, including military veterans who still carry the scars of Cheney’s policies.
Gabbard, a veteran herself, expressed her deep disappointment at Harris’ acceptance of Cheney’s endorsement, telling the Colorado crowd, “It sickened me, Tucker, to read those words today.” She emphasized the need for voters to critically examine the implications of this political alliance.
While discussing the endorsement on stage with Tucker Carlson, Gabbard didn’t hold back in her criticism of Harris, urging Democrats, Independents, and undecided voters to see Cheney’s support as a clear signal of what Harris represents. “Dick Cheney has just made the choice very clear,” she stated bluntly. Gabbard has long been a critic of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East, and her military experience adds weight to her sharp rebuke of Harris and Cheney’s partnership.
This isn’t the first time Gabbard has gone head-to-head with Harris. During the 2020 Democratic primary debates, Gabbard famously challenged Harris’ record, a confrontation that many credit with significantly damaging Harris’ campaign at the time. Now, with Cheney’s endorsement in play, Gabbard is once again at odds with the Vice President, warning voters about the implications of a Harris presidency aligned with Cheney’s ideology.
The former Vice President’s foreign policy decisions during the Bush administration, particularly in relation to the Iraq War, have been a source of ongoing controversy. Cheney’s endorsement of Harris raises eyebrows not only among Republicans but also within the Democratic Party. Harris, in her response, downplayed the controversy, focusing instead on the idea of bipartisanship and respect for leaders on both sides of the aisle.
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However, Gabbard was quick to remind voters that Cheney’s record cannot be ignored. “We got military veterans in the house,” she said, referencing the large number of veterans in the audience. “A lot of you who probably served in the Middle East like I did. And so it sickened me, Tucker, to read those words today.”
Harris’ embrace of the Cheney endorsement, while perhaps seen as an effort to reach across the aisle, has sparked outrage among many who view Cheney as the embodiment of a foreign policy that led to significant loss of life and prolonged conflict in the Middle East. For Gabbard, this endorsement is a clear signal that Harris is not the candidate who will lead the country in a new direction.
While Harris continues to emphasize her commitment to putting country over party, Gabbard’s criticism serves as a potent reminder of the heavy baggage Cheney brings with him. Voters will now have to decide whether they see Cheney’s support as a step toward bipartisanship or a return to a controversial past that many would prefer to leave behind.
As Gabbard concluded her remarks, her message was clear: “A vote for Kamala Harris is a vote for Dick Cheney.”
