In a surprising turn of events, Fox News reported that former Democrats Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard will support Donald Trump at the upcoming presidential debate.
The two independents will join a host of Republican figures in the spin room following Tuesday night's face-off between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.
This development marks a significant shift in political alliances as the 2024 presidential election draws near. Kennedy, who recently suspended his own presidential campaign to endorse Trump, and Gabbard, who left the Democratic Party two years ago, will be lending their voices to promote Trump's performance after the debate.
The spin room will be filled with a who's who of Republican politicians and Trump allies. Leading the pack is Trump's running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, who Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley and co-chair Lara Trump will join.
Several former rivals from the Republican primary race have now turned surrogates for Trump. These include North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Their presence underscores the party's consolidation behind Trump as the nominee.
Other notable Republican figures expected to attend include Senators Marco Rubio, Rick Scott of Florida, and Tom Cotton of Arkansas. Representatives Byron Donalds and Matt Gaetz of Florida, along with Mike Waltz of Texas, will also be present to support Trump's message post-debate.
Not to be outdone, the Harris campaign has announced its own lineup of supporters for the spin room.
In an interesting twist, two veterans of the Trump White House will be speaking on behalf of the Vice President: former Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci and former Homeland Security Adviser to then-Vice President Mike Pence, Olivia Troye.
The Vice President's team has also secured the support of several Democratic governors. Gavin Newsom of California, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Roy Cooper of North Carolina, and Lujan Grisham of New Mexico are all slated to advocate for Harris following the debate.
This debate between Trump and Harris is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential race. As the first and potentially only face-to-face confrontation between the two candidates before Election Day on November 5, both sides are pulling out all stops to ensure their message resonates with voters.
The inclusion of Kennedy and Gabbard in Trump's corner adds an intriguing element to the post-debate narrative. Their presence may appeal to independent voters and disaffected Democrats, potentially broadening Trump's base of support.
The upcoming debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is set to be a crucial event in the 2024 presidential campaign. Both campaigns have assembled strong teams of surrogates to spin the debate outcome.
The unexpected support from former Democrats Kennedy and Gabbard for Trump adds a new dimension to the political landscape. As Election Day approaches, this debate may prove to be a turning point in shaping voter perceptions and preferences.
