Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic presidential candidate, announces her switch to the Republican party at a Trump rally.

From 2019 to 2021, Gabbard served as the representative for Hawaii's second district in Congress.

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic presidential candidate, announces her switch to the Republican party at a Trump rally.
Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic presidential candidate, announces her switch to the Republican party at a Trump rally.

Tulsi Gabbard formally announced she is joining the Republican Party at a Trump rally in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she expressed her admiration for President Trump's leadership and stated that she would be honored to join a potential Trump administration.

Donald Trump, left, Tulsi Gabbard, right
Gabbard announced her official support of the Republican Party during Tuesday nights Trump rally. (Getty Images)

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat who served as Hawaii's Second District representative in Congress from 2019 to 2021, announced her endorsement of President Trump for the 2024 presidential race. Gabbard, who is also a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves, cited the Republican Party's commitment to equality, common sense, and peace as reasons for her endorsement. She also highlighted Trump's leadership and courage in fighting for these values. Gabbard's endorsement comes after she left the Democratic Party in 2019 and has since been an independent.

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