In a surprising turn of events, Jim McCain, son of the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, announced his support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 election, choosing her over former President Donald Trump. McCain, who recently changed his voter registration from independent to Democrat, made his endorsement public following an alleged altercation between Trump's staff and the Arlington National Cemetery staff over campaign activity restrictions.

McCain's decision adds him to the growing list of individuals with professional or familial ties to the Republican Party who have voiced their opposition to Trump. According to a recent USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll, Harris currently holds a lead of 48% to 43% over Trump. With just 60 days left until Election Day, it is worth noting the conservatives who have backed Harris and criticized Trump.

Over 200 Republicans, including former associates of President George W. Bush, McCain, and Senator Mitt Romney, signed an open letter endorsing Harris. Additionally, a group of approximately 150 alumni from Republican presidential nominees supported President Joe Biden in the 2020 election. These individuals claim that moderate Republicans and conservative independents played a crucial role in Biden's victory in swing states and now encourage them to support Harris over Trump once again.

Although acknowledging ideological disagreements, the group's open letter states that the alternative to supporting Harris is simply untenable. The Republican support for Harris was also evident at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where several notable Republicans publicly endorsed her candidacy.

Jim McCain's mother, Cindy McCain, share similar concerns regarding the incident at Arlington National Cemetery, Jim McCain revealed. Cindy McCain had previously endorsed Biden over Trump in 2020, primarily motivated by the constant stream of insults that Trump hurled at Sen. McCain even after his unfortunate passing from brain cancer in 2018.

Meanwhile, Jim McCain's sister, Meghan McCain, remains registered as a Republican but has declared that she will not be voting for Harris or Trump. Meghan McCain expressed her respect for the diverse political opinions within her family and clarified her continued allegiance to the Republican Party. However, she did not endorse any specific candidate for the upcoming election.

It is worth noting that former Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney has been vocal in his criticism of Trump and stated that he will not vote for him in 2024. Nevertheless, he has not yet endorsed Kamala Harris. Similarly, former Vice President Mike Pence has declared that he will not endorse Trump for a second term due to "profound differences."

As the race for the 2024 election intensifies, the unexpected endorsements from prominent Republicans such as Jim McCain continue to shape the political landscape. The support for Harris and the rejection of Trump signals a shift within conservative circles and highlights the ongoing divisions within the Republican Party.