In a surprising turn of events, Former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney has encouraged anti-Trump Republicans and independents to consider casting their vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. Cheney, known for her vocal criticism of former President Donald Trump, believes that simply writing in someone other than Trump is not enough. She is urging fellow Republicans to actively support Harris to ensure that Trump is not reelected.

During an interview on ABC News' "This Week," Cheney explained her decision to endorse Harris, stating that while she had never voted for a Democrat in her 40 years of voting, Trump poses a fundamental threat to the republic. She expressed concern over Trump's willingness to use violence to stay in power, describing him as representing an unrecoverable catastrophe. Cheney emphasized the importance of preventing his reelection.

When questioned about Harris' moderate shift in positions over the years, Cheney pointed to the vice president's speech at the Democratic National Convention, suggesting that it resonated with the principles upheld by former GOP Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush. Cheney praised Harris for her understanding of America's exceptional nature and the need for unity to maintain it, contrasting this with Trump's rhetoric that portrays America as a failing nation and a laughing stock.

Cheney further criticized Trump's policies, specifically highlighting his embrace of global tariffs as fundamentally against conservative principles and detrimental to global trade. She emphasized that Trump's message of trash-talking the United States undermines the values she holds dear and that he cannot be considered a true conservative.

While Cheney did not disclose details of her conversation with Harris, she affirmed that Harris understands the stakes of the race and the importance of representing a broad coalition of supporters. However, Cheney expressed her confusion over the recent remarks made by former Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley, who initially criticized Trump but now claims she is on "standby" to campaign for him.

Cheney's endorsement of Harris comes after her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, announced his intention to vote for Harris as well. However, Republican Sen. Tom Cotton dismissed the significance of these endorsements, asserting that they would not make a difference in the outcome of the election.

The news of Cheney's endorsement has generated mixed responses within the political sphere. Some, like Senator Bernie Sanders, praised the Cheneys for defending democracy against Trump's false claims and actions, despite their differing stances on various issues. Others, such as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, questioned the sudden embrace of the former vice president by Democrats who had previously criticized his record.

As the election draws closer, Cheney's endorsement of Harris adds another layer of complexity to an already contentious political landscape. The race for the presidency continues to captivate and divide the nation, leaving voters with crucial decisions to make regarding the future of the country.