In a fierce rebuke of Donald Trump, former advisor Omarosa Manigault Newman has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. marking a significant turning point in the political arena. “I am 100 percent endorsing Kamala Harris,” Newman declared in a revealing interview with Variety on Monday, casting Trump as a squandered opportunity for true leadership.
Newman, who first rose to fame on “The Apprentice,” did not hold back, criticizing Trump for choosing “the dark side” during his presidency. Her endorsement serves as a stark reminder of the fractures within Trump’s once-loyal inner circle.
“Donald Trump squandered the greatest opportunity he had in his life to be a consequential leader, to shape the direction of our nation and bend it toward something positive,” Newman said. “He opted to go to the dark side.”
Having served as the director of communications for the White House Office of Public Liaison before her dramatic exit in 2017, Newman has become a vocal critic of Trump. Her departure led to a bitter legal battle, culminating in a $1.3 million settlement in her favor when Trump’s campaign was ordered to pay her legal fees.
In her scathing interview, Newman dismantled Trump’s so-called “Teflon Don” image, pointing directly to his 2020 defeat. “Losing an election isn’t Teflon. Joe Biden is the president,” she asserted, highlighting Trump’s vulnerability and the growing perception of his political weakness.
Newman went on to emphasize the psychological impact of a potential loss to Harris, stating, “To lose to a woman of color would be devastating to his ego.”
This comment strikes at the core of Trump’s longstanding pattern of targeting women of color with vitriol, revealing the racial dynamics that could haunt him in the upcoming election.
She underscored the historic significance of a Harris presidency, framing it as a monumental leap for representation.
“This would be a seismic moment for little girls and little Black boys,” she remarked, underscoring the importance of Harris breaking barriers as the first woman to hold the highest office.
“But to get this close is still so significant. I believe the nation will choose the leader they need at this time, and I believe that that leader is Vice President Kamala Harris,” Newman said.
As the 2024 election looms, Newman’s endorsement not only signals a growing support for Harris but also a sharp indictment of Trump’s failures, suggesting that the tide may be turning against him in a landscape that increasingly values diversity and inclusive leadership.
