Former President Donald Trump criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for campaigning with Republican Liz Cheney, suggesting it could alienate Arab American voters. Trump took to Truth Social to express his disapproval, stating that Arab voters are upset with Harris for aligning herself with Cheney, whom he described as a 'dumb as a rock' war hawk with a history of advocating for military action in the Middle East.
Cheney's vocal opposition to Trump, including her vote to impeach him and her role in the investigation of the January 6th Capitol insurrection, led to her removal as House GOP conference chair. She was replaced by Rep. Elise Stefanik, a staunch Trump supporter. Despite this, Cheney continued to work across party lines, endorsing Harris and joining her on the campaign trail in Great Lakes swing states.
Trump's comments highlight the ongoing divisions within the Republican Party, with Cheney representing a more traditional conservative stance and Harris reaching out to a broader coalition of voters. The former president's characterization of Harris and Cheney reflects his own confrontational approach to politics and foreign policy, emphasizing his views on military intervention and national security.
