Former Senator Burr to Vote for Trump in 2024

Former Senator Richard Burr (R-N.C.) announced his intention to vote for Donald Trump in the upcoming November election, despite having voted to convict him during his second impeachment trial related to the January 6 Capitol riot. Burr emphasized that his impeachment vote was based on Trump's actions that day, specifically regarding the safety of the vice president, and not an attempt to disqualify him from future office. He expressed confidence in reconciling his decision to support Trump with his past impeachment vote, stating it was a bad choice made by the president at one time. Burr's vote to convict Trump had previously led to significant backlash from the North Carolina Republican Party, which censured him for his actions. He also reflected on the surprise among his peers during the impeachment vote, noting some might have voted differently had they known his stance beforehand. Despite the tumultuous relationship with his party, Burr continues to identify as a Republican and remains committed to supporting Trump in the election.