Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who once labelled Donald Trump as “corrupt,” “unqualified to serve,” and “Saudi Arabia’s bitch,” made a surprising turn by endorsing Trump for president. This shift in support comes after her unsuccessful 2020 bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, during which she openly criticized Trump’s performance. Gabbard, a National Guard veteran, had previously criticized Trump’s decision to support Saudi Arabia despite U.S. intelligence connecting the Saudi Crown Prince to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Despite her previous criticisms, Gabbard supported the 2019 impeachment inquiry into Trump for his attempt to extort Ukraine. She referred to Trump as corrupt and unfit to serve as president, emphasizing that she was running for president to defeat him. Gabbard also criticized Trump’s decision to deploy U.S. troops to protect Saudi oil facilities, accusing him of essentially “pimping out” American soldiers to the highest bidder. She firmly stated that Trump was unfit to be commander-in-chief.
Following the failure of her 2020 presidential bid, Gabbard dropped out and endorsed then-Sen. Joe Biden. However, in 2022, she left the Democratic party, denouncing it as an “elitist cabal of warmongers.” Since then, she has become a paid contributor on Fox News, including filling in for Tucker Carlson. Gabbard’s endorsement of Trump comes after campaigning to be his running mate and assisting in preparing him for the upcoming presidential debate on Sept. 10.
Gabbard’s endorsement of Trump marks a significant departure from her previous criticisms of the president. Despite once calling him corrupt and unfit to serve, she now openly supports his presidency. This move has raised eyebrows, given Gabbard’s past criticisms of Trump’s foreign policy decisions, particularly regarding Saudi Arabia. Her decision to leave the Democratic party and align herself with Trump has caused some to question her motives and political motivations.
Gabbard’s endorsement of Trump has sparked controversy and speculation within the political sphere. Her shift in support from the Democratic party to Trump’s camp has led many to question her true intentions and political ideology. The former congresswoman’s decision to align herself with Trump and become a vocal supporter has raised questions about her political future and potential motivations for backing the controversial president. It remains to be seen how Gabbard’s endorsement of Trump will impact her political career moving forward.
