Former Vice President Dick Cheney Endorses Kamala Harris for 2024, Warns About Trump’s Threat to Democracy
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, a prominent figure in Republican politics, has made a surprising announcement ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Cheney, known for his role in the Bush administration, stated he will be voting for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, citing his concerns about Donald Trump’s impact on the nation’s future.
Cheney, who served as Vice President from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush, issued a stern warning about Trump, calling him “the greatest threat to our republic” in U.S. history. Cheney’s statement read: “In our nation’s 248-year history, there has never been an individual who poses a greater danger to our democracy than Donald Trump.” He further criticized Trump for attempting to undermine the results of the 2020 election, using lies and inciting violence to stay in power after being rejected by voters.
The former Vice President, now 83, has largely stayed out of the political spotlight since leaving office in 2009. However, in recent years, Cheney has grown more vocal about his opposition to Trump, despite being a controversial figure himself. Cheney’s tenure in the government included leadership positions at the Pentagon and in Congress, as well as his role in spearheading the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Once criticized by Democrats, Cheney has garnered newfound respect from some quarters for standing up to Trump and defending constitutional values.
In his statement, Cheney referenced the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, emphasizing that all Americans have a duty to protect the Constitution and prioritize the country over political divisions. “That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris,” Cheney added.
This news comes on the heels of a wave of Republican figures endorsing Harris. Just weeks earlier, 238 former Republican officials who worked for past GOP leaders such as George W. Bush, John McCain, and Mitt Romney pledged their support for Harris. Among those endorsing Harris is Cheney’s own daughter, Liz Cheney, a former Congresswoman who has been a vocal critic of Trump and served on the January 6 investigation committee. Liz Cheney publicly endorsed Harris at an event earlier in the week, saying, “Because of the danger Donald Trump poses, I will be voting for Kamala Harris.”
This mass shift of conservative support toward Harris has made headlines, as these endorsements highlight a growing divide within the Republican Party regarding Trump’s role in its future. Many high-profile Republicans, like Cheney, are expressing concerns about Trump’s influence, with some crossing party lines to support Harris as a way of protecting democratic institutions.
With Dick Cheney’s endorsement, the list of Republicans supporting Kamala Harris continues to grow, marking an unprecedented moment in U.S. political history. The former Vice President’s warning about Trump is yet another signal of the deep concerns many conservatives share about the 2024 election and the future of American democracy.