Over 200 Republicans who have previously worked for former Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, former Sen. John McCain, or Sen. Mitt Romney have signed a letter endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. The letter, first reported by a source, aims to persuade voters who have supported past Republican presidential nominees to back Harris and prevent former President Donald Trump from being reelected.
The letter, reminiscent of a similar show of support for President Joe Biden before the 2020 election, acknowledges ideological differences with Vice President Harris and Governor Walz but emphasizes the urgency of the current political climate. The signatories express concerns about the potential consequences of another term under Donald Trump's leadership, particularly highlighting the perceived risks associated with Trump's alleged focus on advancing the goals of Project 2025 and his foreign policy approach.
Notable figures who signed the letter include former George H.W. Bush chief of staff Jean Becker, former McCain chiefs of staff Mark Salter and Christopher Koch, and Olivia Troye, former Homeland Security Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence. This endorsement adds to the growing support from former Republicans, with individuals like Troye and former Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger recently voicing their backing for Harris at the Democratic National Convention.
During her address at the convention, Vice President Harris made a direct appeal to independent and Republican-leaning voters, promising to be a president who represents all Americans. The letter from these former Republicans underscores the significance of the upcoming election and the perceived risks associated with a potential second term for Donald Trump.
