Over 100 former Republican national security and foreign policy officials have thrown their support behind Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. They declared Donald Trump “unfit to serve” another term in the White House. This influential group includes officials from both Republican and Democratic administrations, featuring Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Trump.
Their joint endorsement letter criticizes Trump for promoting chaos in government, undermining allies, and betraying American values. Notable signatories include:
- Former defense secretaries William Cohen and Chuck Hagel
- Former CIA and FBI director William Webster
- Former CIA and NSA director Michael Hayden
They also emphasized Trump’s role in the January 6 insurrection and his vulnerability to manipulation by authoritarian leaders. While they admitted potential policy disagreements with Harris, the endorsers noted she possesses the essential qualities needed for presidential leadership. They highlighted her support for NATO, Israel, and her commitment to bipartisan border security measures as pivotal reasons for their endorsement.
This endorsement marks a significant political shift, with several Republicans crossing party lines due to concerns about Trump’s leadership and its toll on American democracy.
Source: The Guardian
