Former Democratic candidate for president and unbiased Tulsi Gabbard formally introduced she is becoming a member of the Republican Social gathering at a Trump rally on Tuesday.
The rally was held in Greensboro, North Carolina, a key swing state within the upcoming election.
Gabbard lately joined the Trump marketing campaign as an honorary co-chair for the previous president’s transition group alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one other former Democrat.
TULSI GABBARD SAYS SHE WOULD BE ‘HONORED’ TO JOIN A POTENTIAL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
Gabbard cited her admiration for President Trump’s management “to transform the Republican Party and bring it back to the party of the people and the party of peace” partly for her determination.
“I’m proud to stand here with you today, President Trump, and announce that I’m joining the Republican Party. I am joining the party of the people,” stated Gabbard.
Gabbard introduced her official assist of the Republican Social gathering throughout Tuesday nights Trump rally. (Getty Photographs)
“The party of equality. The party that was founded to fight against and end slavery in this country. It is the party of common sense and the party that is led by a president who has the courage and strength to fight for peace,” added Gabbard.
“Thank you very much, Tulsi. That’s great. Wow, that was a surprise,” stated Trump. “That was really, she’s been independent for a long time. That’s a great thing. A great honor. Thank you very much, Tulsi.”
FORMER DEMOCRAT TULSI GABBARD ENDORSES TRUMP IN THE 2024 PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Tulsi Gabbard served as a vice chair of the Democratic Nationwide Committee from 2013 by way of 2016 earlier than resigning to formally endorse Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.) for president.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump embraces former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard throughout a marketing campaign rally at Greensboro Coliseum, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Picture/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Gabbard, who ran in 2020’s presidential election as a Democrat, took on then-candidate Kamala Harris with pressure at a major debate, tearing aside her profession as a prosecutor and California lawyer basic.
On the time, Gabbard referred to as out Harris’ for prosecuting quite a few marijuana-related instances to convictions and her impression on the money bail system in California.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump welcomes former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard throughout a marketing campaign rally at Greensboro Coliseum, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Picture/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Finally, Gabbard left the Democrat social gathering in 2022, declaring herself an unbiased. Within the time since, she has began her personal podcast and spoken at conservative occasions.
Gabbard represented Hawaii’s Second District in Congress from 2013 by way of 2021 as a Democrat. She serves within the U.S. Military Reserves with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
Representatives for Tulsi Gabbard didn’t instantly reply to Fox Information Digital’s request for remark.
