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Gabbard, who served in Congress from 2013 to 2021, officially left the Democratic Party in 2022, denouncing it as an “elitist cabal of warmongers.” Her alliance with Trump comes at a crucial time, as the former president prepares for a significant debate showdown with Vice President Kamala Harris on September 10 at the National Constitutional Center in Philadelphia.
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Earlier this month, Trump strategically enlisted Gabbard’s help in preparing for the debate, particularly given her history with Harris. During the 2019 Democratic presidential primary debates, Gabbard famously clashed with Harris, critiquing her record as a prosecutor in California. According to The New York Times, Trump’s decision to bring Gabbard on board was influenced by her memorable performance during those debates, especially her pointed criticisms of Harris’s record. Gabbard’s sharp critique of Harris at the time left a lasting impact, and it’s clear that Trump hopes to harness that energy as he faces off against the vice president.
One of Gabbard’s most memorable moments from the 2019 debates was when she directly challenged Harris’s prosecutorial record. “Senator Harris says she’s proud of her record as a prosecutor and that she’ll be a prosecutor president, but I’m deeply concerned about this record,” Gabbard said during the debate. “There are too many examples to cite, but she put over 1,500 people in jail for marijuana violations and then laughed about it when she was asked if she ever smoked marijuana.”
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Gabbard’s endorsement of Trump may come as a surprise to some, but it is consistent with her recent efforts to establish a foothold within conservative circles. Over the past few years, she has frequently appeared as a guest on various conservative media platforms, often voicing her critiques of the Democratic Party and aligning with right-leaning viewpoints. Her decision to back Trump comes on the heels of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement that he was suspending his campaign and throwing his full support behind the former president. Trump’s campaign, known for capitalizing on such moments, is likely to use Gabbard’s endorsement as further evidence that the current administration is out of touch with the issues that matter most to Americans.
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As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Gabbard’s support of Trump is sure to add another layer of complexity to an already unpredictable political landscape. Whether her endorsement will sway voters remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Gabbard has once again proven that she is not afraid to defy the expectations of her former party and take a stand for what she believes in.
