In a striking shift within the Republican Party, seventeen prominent figures from Ronald Reagan’s administration have publicly backed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race, signaling a significant break from the party’s current leadership.
In a press release issued on Sunday, these Reagan-era Republicans announced their endorsement of Harris, underscoring their belief that Reagan himself would have supported her candidacy if he were alive today. The endorsement highlights a dramatic realignment as these former officials distance themselves from the GOP’s current direction under Donald Trump.
The group’s statement referenced Reagan’s iconic “Time for Choosing” speech, framing the upcoming election as a pivotal moment for American values. They argue that the choice now is between “integrity and demagoguery,” positioning Harris as the candidate who embodies truth and freedom. “We hope this endorsement will encourage other Republicans to join us in supporting the Harris-Walz ticket,” they declared.
Among the notable figures endorsing Harris are Kenneth Adelman, Reagan’s former U.N. ambassador and arms control director; Carol Adelman, a former assistant administrator at USAID; Elizabeth Board, a former deputy assistant to the president for communications; and Pete Souza, Reagan’s official White House photographer. Their collective support reflects a broader trend of Republican disillusionment with Trump’s leadership.
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This high-profile endorsement follows a similar show of support from over 230 former staffers of Republican Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, as well as from figures associated with GOP presidential nominees Mitt Romney and the late John McCain.
The Harris campaign has strategically highlighted these Republican endorsements, including showcasing them prominently at the Democratic National Convention. The recent endorsements of Harris by former Rep. Liz Cheney and former Vice President Dick Cheney further emphasize this unprecedented crossover.
As the 2024 election approaches, these endorsements signal a profound shift within the Republican Party, with influential former figures rallying behind the Democratic ticket in a dramatic departure from their party’s traditional base.
