What is Stephanie Grisham, a former Trump White House press secretary, doing at the Democratic National Convention? Grisham, who was once a key part of Trump’s team, is now making a surprising move by supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. This shows that more Republicans are distancing themselves from Trump, and it highlights the growing split within the Republican Party.
Grisham quit her job in the Trump administration right after the January 6th Capitol riot, saying the attack was too much for her. Now, she is speaking out against Trump and warning about the risks of him becoming president again. In a statement to NBC News, she said she is surprised by her change in views:
“I never thought I’d be speaking at a Democratic convention. But, after seeing firsthand who Donald Trump really is, and the threat he poses to our country, I feel very strongly about speaking out.”
The Harris-Walz campaign is trying to show Republicans who don’t support Trump’s extreme views. Grisham will speak at the convention, asking other Republicans to put the country first and stop Trump from coming back to power. Kyle Griffin tweeted that the campaign wants to put “patriotic Republicans” in the spotlight to explain why they support Harris.
Ex-Trump White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham will speak at the DNC this week, one of several Republican voices to highlight Trump’s extremism.
“I never thought I’d be speaking at a Democratic convention. But, after seeing firsthand who Donald Trump really is, and the…
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) August 20, 2024
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Grisham’s change in support hasn’t been welcomed by everyone. Some people on social media are criticizing her and questioning why she changed sides. For example, @AliciaSankar tweeted, “Why??? We already have too many,” showing doubt about her new loyalty.
Why??? We already have too many
— AliciaSankar (@AliciaSankar) August 20, 2024
Another user, @sidgracious, was even harsher, saying, “These women should not be rewarded. They aren’t heroes—they are examples of opportunism and complicity.” This means they think Grisham is switching sides for her own benefit, not because she truly believes in what she’s doing.
These women should not be rewarded. They aren’t heroes – they are examples of opportunism and complicity.
— Brendan Karet is not crying (@sidgracious) August 20, 2024
Many are suspicious of her true motives and don’t trust her decision. Could this be the latest Republican trend—changing principles for headlines? Grisham speaking at the convention with other Republican voices shows that the GOP is getting more divided. Her choice to speak out against Trump highlights that his control over the party is weakening. As the 2024 election approaches, this change could have big effects on the political scene. This looks like the GOP is getting ready for some big surprises.
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