Gabbard Considers Role in Possible Trump 2024 Administration

Former Democratic lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard has revealed her willingness to serve in a potential second Trump administration.

At a Glance

Donald Trump appointed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his transition team.
Gabbard is a former congresswoman and military veteran who ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020.
Gabbard quit the Democratic Party in 2022, citing its “wokeness,” and has since adopted conservative views on various issues.
Over 200 Republicans endorsed Trump’s rival, Kamala Harris, expressing concerns about the implications of another Trump administration.

Cross-Party Collaborations

Tulsi Gabbard has expressed her readiness to join forces with Donald Trump. She shared that she would be “grateful to serve” in a potential second Trump administration to help “save our country.” This mutual agreement underscores an intriguing political realignment and showcases Gabbard’s willingness to cross party lines for national interests.

Gabbard and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., another former Democrat, have been appointed as honorary transition team co-chairs. This bipartisan support signals a departure from traditional party lines and a focus on broader national priorities. Transition teams play a critical role in selecting political appointees and setting the incoming administration’s priorities.

Tulsi Gabbard says she'd be 'grateful to serve' in a second Trump administration: 'Help him save our country'https://t.co/mvgkhYM0du

— FOX Business (@FoxBusiness) August 28, 2024

The Appeal to Trump’s Base

Gabbard, an Iraq War veteran, joined Trump in Detroit, Michigan, where they together criticized the Biden administration’s policies. Her support for Trump extended beyond mere endorsement. She actively praised his foreign policy and efforts to avoid wars during his presidency. Gabbard cited these points as crucial factors for her decision to support Trump.

“If given that opportunity, I would be grateful to serve and help him save our country and get us back towards that future for all Americans,” Gabbard said on “Kudlow.”

Despite their past differences, Trump’s team values Gabbard’s endorsement. Trump senior advisor Brian Hughes emphasized this bipartisan support as vital for the campaign’s success. Gabbard, once considered a potential running mate for Trump, exemplifies a shift in political trajectories, seeking unity and collective progress for the nation.

Donald Trump plans to name his former rival, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Tulsi Gabbard, a one-time Democrat, as honorary co-chairs of a presidential transition team that will help him select the policies and personnel of any second Trump administration.https://t.co/r6DiGw5CVd

— Alex Salvi (@alexsalvinews) August 27, 2024

Kennedy’s Role in the Transition

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also plays a significant part in this transition process. Initially vying for the Democratic nomination, Kennedy switched gears and ran as an independent before endorsing Trump. His involvement in the transition team further strengthens Trump’s coalition of national support across varying political ideologies.

Kennedy has been vocal about his commitment. “I’ve been asked to go on the transition team, you know, and to help pick the people who will be running the government,” Kennedy told Tucker Carlson in an interview posted on X.

Despite having been criticized by Trump as a “Radical Left Lunatic,” Kennedy’s current stance underscores a strategic re-alignment. While he shares environmentalist views contrasting with Trump’s pro-fossil fuel policies, Kennedy’s role seems pivotal in the forthcoming administration’s formation.