In a notable appeal, Nicolle Wallace, a former communications director for President George W. Bush, has called on the ex-president to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, adding her voice to a growing chorus of Republicans who are backing the Democratic candidate. This request comes amid increasing concerns about former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric and its implications for democracy.
Speaking on MSNBC, Wallace urged Bush to reconsider his position and publicly oppose Trump, particularly in light of recent comments made by Trump regarding Harris-supporting Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Trump's remarks suggested violent imagery, stating that Cheney would not be a “radical war hawk” if faced with imminent danger, which prompted widespread condemnation from Democrats who interpreted the comments as a direct threat.
Wallace emphasized the severity of Trump's comments, stating, “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.” The Harris campaign condemned Trump’s language as “violent rhetoric,” with Cheney herself asserting that such comments are indicative of how dictators undermine free nations.
While the Trump campaign dismissed the backlash, branding Cheney a warmonger, Bush has remained reticent about taking a public stance on the current election. Despite this, other members of his inner circle have voiced their support for Harris. Notably, Dick Cheney 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,” reinforcing his backing for Harris.
Bush’s daughter, Barbara Pierce Bush, has also expressed her support for Harris and has been actively campaigning for her in crucial areas like Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Wallace remains hopeful that George W. Bush could still be persuaded to act. “We have a right to hope that those who have stood for freedom and celebrated those who have protected it might have a last-minute change of heart in the closing hours of this campaign,” she stated.
In response to inquiries about his political stance, a spokesperson for Bush remarked that the former president had “retired from presidential politics many years ago.” Since leaving office, Bush has largely stayed out of the public eye, attending Trump’s inauguration in 2017 alongside former presidents and other political figures, where he reportedly remarked on the unusual nature of the event.
As the election approaches, Wallace's call underscores the ongoing tensions within the Republican Party and highlights the impact of Trump's rhetoric on the broader political landscape.
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