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In a surprising display of bipartisan solidarity, Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney shared the stage on Monday, hosting moderated discussions across crucial battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin. During these events, Cheney did not shy away from criticizing former President Donald Trump, especially highlighting his involvement in the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, and his views on NATO and abortion.

"It's not about party, it's about right and wrong," Cheney remarked passionately in Birmingham, Michigan. She encouraged voters to follow their conscience in the upcoming election, noting, "There will be millions of Republicans who do that on Nov. 5."

Cheney, known for her conservative principles, elaborated on her endorsement of Harris during an appearance in Malvern, Pennsylvania. "Every single thing in my experience and in my background has played a part in my decision to endorse Vice President Harris," Cheney stated. She reinforced the idea that being faithful to the Constitution is the bedrock of conservatism, and urged voters to choose Harris over Trump, implying Trump has been unfaithful to constitutional values.

Despite her pro-life stance, Cheney criticized the severe restrictions on women's access to reproductive healthcare enacted in numerous states after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. She argued that these laws are "not sustainable for us as a country, and it has to change."

Harris’s campaign has been strategically reaching out to disaffected Republicans, encouraging them to support her in the final push before Election Day. "Republicans for Harris," a group established in August, has been gaining momentum as prominent Republicans publicly support the Democratic vice president. Harris reiterated her commitment to bipartisanship, promising to include a Republican in her cabinet if she wins, stating it’s in the nation's "best interest" to embrace "good ideas from wherever they come."

In addition to criticizing Trump’s domestic policies, Cheney condemned his foreign policy approach, particularly his skepticism of NATO. Speaking in Birmingham, Michigan, she labeled Trump’s isolationist tendencies as "not Republican" and "dangerous," warning that such policies threaten America's freedom and security. Cheney pointed out that Trump’s mere refusal to honor NATO treaty obligations could unravel the alliance.

This alliance between Harris and Cheney, especially Cheney’s endorsement in September and their earlier joint appearance in Ripon, Wisconsin, illustrates a strategic effort to attract bipartisan support. Cheney has been a vocal critic of Trump's foreign policy, including his troop withdrawals from Syria and Afghanistan, which she previously described as "disastrous." She has expressed agreement with Harris on foreign policy matters, like strong support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, emphasizing shared concerns for national and global security.

On the other hand, Trump has lashed out at Cheney, calling her a "war hawk" and alleging without evidence that Arab American voters are displeased with Harris's association with Cheney. This friction underscores the deep divisions within the Republican Party as the election draws near.