Former President Ford's daughter Susan Ford Bales has endorsed Vice President Harris in the next presidential election.
“When my father, Gerald Ford, became the 38th president of the United States, this country needed an honest, caring, and honorable leader who had the courage to do the right thing and always uphold the Constitution.” Bales said. statement. “His dedication to these values helped advance the country through turbulent times and restore Americans' faith in our democracy. We face a similar situation today. Masu.”
Mr. Ford, a Republican, took office in 1974. He served as former President Richard Nixon's vice president, and after President Nixon resigned, he became commander in chief.
His daughter, also a Republican, said that while she doesn't agree with Harris on everything, she knows she will protect the Constitution and not repeat the “horror” of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Ta.
“Vice President Harris and I may disagree on some policy issues, but given her integrity and dedication to the same principles that guided my father, Kamala Harris “I have come to the conclusion that he should be elected the 47th President of the United States,” Bales said.
Harris said she recognizes the goodness and greatness of this country and intends to move forward across party lines.
“This is what America deserves from a president, and that's why I'm proud to endorse Vice President Harris for president of the United States,” Bales said.
Several prominent Republicans have announced their support for Harris. Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter, former Congressman. Liz Cheney of Wyoming has also endorsed Harris in recent weeks.
Harris' campaign has sought to highlight her Republican base by hosting multiple events with the younger Cheney.
The Harris campaign said in a statement that while former President Trump rejected independent voters and Republicans who voted for his primary rival, Harris “is confident that there is a place in her campaign for Republican voters who care deeply about the future of our country. has been made clear.” Democracy. ”
Harris also said that if elected, she would have a Republican in her cabinet.
The Hill has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment.
