Former Vice President Dick Cheney, once described by Joe Biden as probably the most dangerous vice president in U.S. history, has endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election.
In a statement released Friday, Cheney sharply criticized former President Donald Trump, calling him “a greater threat to our republic than any individual in our nation’s 248-year history.” He added, “Trump tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He can never be trusted with power again.”
Cheney urged voters to prioritize the Constitution over partisanship, stating, “As citizens, we each have a duty to put country above partisanship to defend our Constitution. That is why I will be casting my vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.”
VP Dick Cheney’s official endorsement of VP Harris#RepublicansForHarris pic.twitter.com/IUqdXfM0O7
— Republicans for Harris (@RepsForHarris) September 6, 2024
Cheney’s endorsement followed a similar announcement from his daughter, former Representative Liz Cheney, who also backed Harris despite their political differences. Liz Cheney, who served as chair of the House Republican Conference, has been a vocal critic of Trump.
Liz Cheney endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris at Duke University@newsobserver pic.twitter.com/taoMYNQ6d1
— Emma Cline (@emmacline_) September 4, 2024
As a high-ranking Republican herself, Cheney initially backed most of Trump’s policies during his presidency. However, she broke with him after condemning his role in inciting the U.S. Capitol riot. Cheney later voted to impeach Trump in the days following the attack, which interrupted a joint session of Congress certifying Joe Biden’s electoral victory.
Trump responded to the endorsements on his social media platform, dismissing Cheney and his daughter as irrelevant. He labeled them “RINOs” (Republicans In Name Only) and accused them of being responsible for failed policies. Trump further claimed, “I am the Peace President, and only I will stop World War III.”
He also reiterated his accusations against Liz Cheney and her role on the Jan. 6 investigation committee, calling for legal action against her and others involved.
Dick Cheney is an irrelevant RINO, along with his daughter, who lost by the largest margin in the History of Congressional Races! They couldn’t get Scooter Libby, who did so much for them (but was so unfairly treated!), PARDONED. I did it! He’s the King of Endless, Nonsensical…
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) September 7, 2024
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