Former White House aide Nicolle Wallace has called on George W. Bush to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, sparking controversy and debate within Republican circles.
At a Glance
- Nicolle Wallace, ex-Bush communications director, urges Bush to back Harris against Trump
- Wallace’s appeal follows Trump’s controversial remarks targeting Liz Cheney
- Bush’s daughter, Barbara Pierce Bush, actively campaigns for Harris
- Former GOP figures, including Dick Cheney, have endorsed Harris
- Bush has not endorsed any candidate
Wallace’s Controversial Call to Action
In a surprising turn of events, Nicolle Wallace, former communications director for President George W. Bush, has publicly called on the former president to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. This unexpected move has sent ripples through Republican circles and highlights the growing divide within the party.
Wallace’s appeal comes in response to former President Donald Trump’s recent comments targeting Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Trump’s remarks, which have been widely criticized as threatening, prompted a swift backlash from both Democrats and some Republicans.
“These are the comments we’re talking about right now in the United States of America from someone running to hold the job he had,” Nicolle Wallace said.
Republican Figures Rally Behind Harris
While George W. Bush has remained silent on the matter, with his spokesperson noting that he has retired from presidential politics, other prominent Republican figures have thrown their support behind Vice President Harris. Most notably, Dick Cheney has endorsed the Vice President, calling Trump “the greatest threat to our republic.”
Barbara Pierce Bush, daughter of George W. Bush, has actively joined the Harris campaign trail in a move that has raised eyebrows, particularly in light of her parents’ previous stance of not endorsing any candidate and voting “None Of The Above” in 2016.
The Bush Legacy and Harris Campaign
The Harris campaign has strategically leveraged Republican support, featuring it prominently in advertisements. The approach highlights a growing trend of bipartisan cooperation in the face of what some view as an unprecedented threat to American democracy.
Despite the endorsements from Republican figures, the Trump campaign maintains that it is building a diverse political movement. They have criticized Harris as weak and overly liberal, and dismissed the support she has garnered from across the aisle. Former President Trump frequently labels his Republican critics RINOs – Republicans In Name Only.
