In a bold move, former congresswoman Liz Cheney called former President Donald Trump an "unrecoverable catastrophe" and urged fellow Republicans to vote for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the upcoming November election. Cheney made these remarks during an interview on ABC News This Week, ahead of the highly anticipated debate between Trump and Harris, which will be hosted by ABC News on Tuesday.

Expressing her concerns about Trump's actions and their potential consequences, Cheney stated, "We see it on a daily basis - somebody who was willing to use violence in order to attempt to seize power, to stay in power, someone who represents unrecoverable catastrophe, frankly, in my view, and we have to do everything possible to ensure that he's not re-elected."

Furthermore, Cheney reaffirmed her endorsement of Harris and urged other prominent Republicans, who have expressed their intention to write in a third option rather than vote for Trump, to cast their ballots for the Democratic candidate. She emphasized the importance of voting based on conscience and the recognition of the threat that Trump poses.

Cheney's statements reflect a growing sentiment within the Republican party, as several prominent figures have distanced themselves from Trump. Former president George W. Bush, Trump's former vice-president Mike Pence, US senator Mitt Romney, and Maryland governor Larry Hogan are among those who have stopped short of endorsing Trump. However, unlike Cheney, they have not lent their support to Harris.

Cheney, who fell out of favor with many in the Republican party after publicly criticizing Trump, also served on the congressional committee that investigated the attack on the US Capitol by Trump supporters in January 2021. Her vocal opposition to Trump ultimately led to her defeat in the 2022 Wyoming Republican primary against a challenger backed by Trump.

In a surprising turn of events, Cheney's father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, announced on Friday that he plans to vote for Kamala Harris in November's election. In a statement, Dick Cheney cited Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election as his reason for rebuking his own party. This further highlights the divide within the Republican ranks regarding the former president.

Reacting to the endorsement from the Cheneys, Kamala Harris expressed her gratitude and stated that she was "honored" to have their support. She commended the Cheneys for putting "country above party" and noted the significance of their endorsement in this critical election.

As the November election draws near, the statements and endorsements from prominent Republicans like Liz Cheney and Dick Cheney are likely to have an impact on the race. Their vocal opposition to Trump and their support for Harris reflect the growing division within the Republican party and may influence the decisions of voters, especially those in swing states.

It remains to be seen how the Republican party will react to these endorsements and if more high-profile figures will follow suit. Liz Cheney, despite losing her bid for re-election, remains determined to "rebuild" the Republican party after the election. As the nation inches closer to the polls, the impact of these defections on the overall political landscape cannot be underestimated.