Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney revealed on Friday that her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, will be voting for Vice President Kamala Harris over Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in the upcoming election. The announcement was made during The Texas Tribune Festival in Austin, Texas.
Liz Cheney emphasized the seriousness of the current political climate, stating that her father believes Donald Trump poses an unprecedented threat to American democracy. Dick Cheney, a staunch conservative Republican who served as vice president under George W. Bush, has been vocal in his criticism of Trump following the events of January 6, 2021, when a violent mob stormed the US Capitol.
In campaign ads supporting Liz Cheney's reelection bid, Dick Cheney referred to Trump as a 'threat to our republic' and a 'coward,' accusing him of attempting to undermine the democratic process through lies and violence.
The Cheneys join a growing number of prominent Republicans who have distanced themselves from Trump and expressed their intention not to support his candidacy for another term. Jimmy McCain, son of the late Sen. John McCain, recently announced his decision to switch his voter registration to Democrat and vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming election.
Dick Cheney's endorsement of Harris marks a significant departure from traditional party lines and underscores the deep divisions within the Republican Party over Trump's leadership and the future direction of the GOP.
