Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris joined forces with prominent Republican Liz Cheney on Thursday for a campaign event in Wisconsin, a critical swing state, as Cheney urged voters across party lines to reject former President Donald Trump’s “depraved cruelty” and rally behind Harris. Cheney, the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney, was once a powerful figure in the Republican Party but has become one of Trump’s most vocal critics. Her appearance with Harris marked a rare moment of bipartisan unity against the former president.
During the event in Ripon, the birthplace of the Republican Party, Cheney appealed to moderate Republicans and independents, asking them to prioritize the country’s future over political loyalty. She warned that Trump’s return to power would be a threat to democracy, stating, “I ask you to stand in truth, to reject the depraved cruelty of Donald Trump. And I ask you instead to help us elect Kamala Harris for president.” Her call was met with enthusiastic applause and chants of “Thank you, Liz!” from the crowd.
Vice President Harris, deeply appreciative of Cheney’s support, called her a “true patriot” for standing up to Trump’s authoritarian tendencies and defending democratic values. Harris highlighted the importance of the moment, noting that the country is at a crossroads, with its democratic foundations under threat. “Donald Trump lost the 2020 election,” Harris reiterated, underscoring Trump’s refusal to accept the outcome of the election and his continued promotion of false claims about election fraud.
Earlier that day, Trump held a rally in Michigan, where he once again falsely claimed victory in the 2020 election, despite losing to President Joe Biden by over seven million votes. Trump’s rhetoric at the rally was marked by conspiracy theories, misinformation, and personal attacks against Harris and other Democratic leaders. He also misrepresented the Biden administration’s response to a recent hurricane and migrant crime statistics. Despite his claims, Trump faces numerous legal battles, including felony convictions and civil cases related to his dishonesty and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Harris used the Wisconsin rally to reach out to Republicans who might feel alienated by Trump’s extreme positions on issues like abortion, immigration, and democracy. She reminded voters that Trump’s actions have consistently undermined democratic institutions and warned of the consequences of his potential return to the White House. “He recklessly tramples on our democratic values,” Harris said, urging Americans to protect the integrity of future elections.
Liz Cheney’s break from her party over Trump has come at great personal and political cost. She was one of only 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump following the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection and was later ousted from the Republican Party’s House leadership. Cheney’s support for Harris, and her fierce opposition to Trump, represents a significant moment of bipartisan resistance against the former president’s influence over the GOP.
Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris joined forces with prominent Republican Liz Cheney on Thursday for a campaign event in Wisconsin, a critical swing state, as Cheney urged voters across party lines to reject former President Donald Trump’s “depraved cruelty” and rally behind Harris. Cheney, the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney, was once a powerful figure in the Republican Party but has become one of Trump’s most vocal critics. Her appearance with Harris marked a rare moment of bipartisan unity against the former president.
During the event in Ripon, the birthplace of the Republican Party, Cheney appealed to moderate Republicans and independents, asking them to prioritize the country’s future over political loyalty. She warned that Trump’s return to power would be a threat to democracy, stating, “I ask you to stand in truth, to reject the depraved cruelty of Donald Trump. And I ask you instead to help us elect Kamala Harris for president.” Her call was met with enthusiastic applause and chants of “Thank you, Liz!” from the crowd.
Vice President Harris, deeply appreciative of Cheney’s support, called her a “true patriot” for standing up to Trump’s authoritarian tendencies and defending democratic values. Harris highlighted the importance of the moment, noting that the country is at a crossroads, with its democratic foundations under threat. “Donald Trump lost the 2020 election,” Harris reiterated, underscoring Trump’s refusal to accept the outcome of the election and his continued promotion of false claims about election fraud.
Earlier that day, Trump held a rally in Michigan, where he once again falsely claimed victory in the 2020 election, despite losing to President Joe Biden by over seven million votes. Trump’s rhetoric at the rally was marked by conspiracy theories, misinformation, and personal attacks against Harris and other Democratic leaders. He also misrepresented the Biden administration’s response to a recent hurricane and migrant crime statistics. Despite his claims, Trump faces numerous legal battles, including felony convictions and civil cases related to his dishonesty and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Harris used the Wisconsin rally to reach out to Republicans who might feel alienated by Trump’s extreme positions on issues like abortion, immigration, and democracy. She reminded voters that Trump’s actions have consistently undermined democratic institutions and warned of the consequences of his potential return to the White House. “He recklessly tramples on our democratic values,” Harris said, urging Americans to protect the integrity of future elections.
Liz Cheney’s break from her party over Trump has come at great personal and political cost. She was one of only 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Trump following the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection and was later ousted from the Republican Party’s House leadership. Cheney’s support for Harris, and her fierce opposition to Trump, represents a significant moment of bipartisan resistance against the former president’s influence over the GOP.
During his wide-ranging speech, Trump notably avoided discussing former first lady Melania Trump’s upcoming memoir and her recent remarks on the contentious issue of abortion.
According to The Guardian, which obtained an early copy of Melania Trump’s upcoming memoir, she wrote that “restricting a woman’s right to choose whether to terminate an unwanted pregnancy is equivalent to denying her control over her own body.” This stance contrasts with Donald Trump, who frequently boasts about his Supreme Court picks that helped overturn national abortion rights. The Harris campaign responded, noting, “Unfortunately for women across America, Mrs. Trump’s husband strongly disagrees with her.”
As the election approaches, Trump and Harris remain in a close race, despite significant disruptions, including Harris stepping in for Biden as the Democratic nominee in July and two assassination attempts targeting Trump.
