Prominent Republicans Endorse Kamala Harris for President

The political landscape is shifting as more than 200 prominent Republicans who previously worked for George W. Bush, John McCain, and Mitt Romney have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. In an open letter obtained exclusively by USA TODAY, these former staffers from the three Republican presidential nominees prior to Donald Trump have pledged their support for Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

The letter, signed by 238 individuals, comes on the heels of a Democratic National Convention that showcased Republican detractors of the GOP nominee. The group includes former chiefs of staff, campaign strategists, and advisors to the Republican leaders, highlighting a growing trend of anti-Trump sentiment within the party.

The signatories acknowledge their ideological differences with Harris and Walz but emphasize the importance of putting country before party. They express concerns about the consequences of another four years of Trump’s leadership, particularly in advancing the goals of Project 2025 and jeopardizing democratic movements abroad.

The group calls on moderate Republicans and conservative independents to support Harris over Trump in the upcoming election, citing their pivotal role in Biden’s victory in 2020. The Harris campaign has actively sought to highlight its backing from Republicans who oppose Trump, launching a “Republicans for Harris” group and featuring Republican speakers at the recent convention.

This endorsement from prominent Republicans adds a new dimension to the presidential race, underscoring the deep divisions within the GOP and the growing support for a change in leadership. As the election approaches, the role of these former Republican stalwarts in shaping the political landscape will be closely watched.