Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic candidate for president, joins Republican party at Trump rally

SUMMARY

At a Trump rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, on October 22, 2024, Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat and 2020 presidential candidate, made a significant announcement: she is officially joining the Republican Party. Gabbard’s decision comes as she takes on a major role in Trump’s reelection campaign, serving as an honorary co-chair for his transition team alongside fellow former Democrat, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. During her speech, Gabbard praised Trump’s leadership, saying he has transformed the GOP into “the party of the people” and “the party of peace,” a shift that motivated her decision to join. "I'm proud to stand here with you today, President Trump, and announce that I'm joining the Republican Party," Gabbard declared. She highlighted the GOP’s historical fight for equality and its founding to end slavery, positioning the party as one grounded in common sense under Trump's leadership.