Former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard announced her switch to the Republican Party during a rally for Donald Trump in Greensboro, North Carolina. Gabbard, who had previously identified as an independent after her 2020 presidential run, praised Trump for transforming the GOP into a 'party of peace' and expressed her belief that the Democratic Party no longer serves individuals like her. In her remarks, she criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, labeling Harris as 'anti-freedom' and aligning with warmongers. Trump expressed surprise at Gabbard's announcement, calling it an honor to have influenced her decision. Gabbard's shift is seen as a potential strategy to attract independent voters in the upcoming election. Her transition marks a significant political realignment for the former representative, who has been vocal in her discontent with the current Democratic leadership.