Former VP Dick Cheney Endorses Kamala Harris Over Trump

Former Vice President Dick Cheney announced his support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump, echoing a recent statement by his daughter Liz Cheney. This development comes amid a closely contested race between Trump and Harris for the upcoming U.S. elections.

In a surprising turn of events, former Vice President Dick Cheney has declared his support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump for the upcoming Nov. 5 U.S. elections, following a similar move by his daughter, Liz Cheney, earlier this week.

The endorsement is significant as Harris and Trump are currently neck and neck in the race, set to face off in a pivotal debate next week. A number of Republicans discontented with Trump's leadership and actions have recently shifted their support to Harris, including many former staffers from the George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush administrations.

Dick Cheney, who served as vice president under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, has faced considerable criticism for his role in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. He stated, "In our nation's 248-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump." He emphasized the importance of country over partisanship in his decision to back Harris.

(With inputs from agencies.)