Former GOP Aides Endorse Kamala Harris for President

In a significant political development, over 200 former aides to Republican presidential nominees George W. Bush, John McCain, and Mitt Romney have publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming election. This coalition, which includes alumni from the administrations of former President George H.W. Bush, released an open letter affirming their previous stance against Donald Trump, whom they label as a threat to democracy. The letter, obtained by USA TODAY, features 238 signatures and reiterates that while they have ideological differences with Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Trump's leadership is deemed unacceptable. This endorsement follows a similar group of former staffers who supported President Biden in the 2020 election. Notable signatories include former chiefs of staff and campaign officials from both McCain and Romney's teams. The alumni group urges moderate Republicans and conservative independents to prioritize the nation over party in the upcoming election.