President Donald Trump responded sharply to former Vice President Dick Cheney’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, calling Cheney “irrelevant” in a post on TRUTH Social.
Trump also referred to Cheney as the “king of endless, nonsensical wars” and mocked his daughter, Liz Cheney, for her significant defeat in the 2022 elections.
Cheney’s endorsement of Harris came with a statement about putting country over party. “As citizens, we each have a duty to defend our Constitution,” Cheney said, explaining that his decision was rooted in his belief that the nation’s interests should come before political loyalty.
Trump, on the other hand, continues to emphasize his non-interventionist foreign policy, branding himself the “Peace President.” He declared, “Only I will stop World War III!” reinforcing his focus on keeping the U.S. out of global conflicts and criticizing Cheney’s hawkish legacy.
This public exchange is indicative of the larger split within the Republican Party, with Cheney representing an older, more establishment wing, while Trump leads a populist movement that has redefined the party’s direction. Cheney’s backing of Harris is a rare break with GOP ranks, and it has ignited strong reactions on both sides of the political aisle.
