Georgia Republican Criticizes Party's Support for Trump

In a surprising turn of events at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former Georgia Republican Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan called on his party to support Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Addressing a cheering crowd, Duncan, who has distanced himself from the Republican Party since 2020, emphasized his identity as an American rather than a partisan figure. He condemned former President Donald Trump, stating that his actions disqualified him from ever returning to the Oval Office. Duncan, now a political commentator for CNN, has been a vocal critic of Trump, particularly regarding the former president's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. He expressed his frustration with Republicans and independents who continue to make excuses for Trump, urging them to pivot back to a more civil and policy-focused approach. His remarks resonated with many in the audience, although not without backlash from some who labeled him a "sellout" and a "traitor." In his speech, Duncan characterized the current Republican Party as chaotic and likened it to a cult that worships Trump. He acknowledged his disagreements with Harris's policies but praised her leadership potential and "prosecutor mindset." He concluded with a rallying cry for Republicans, asserting that voting for Harris in 2024 would signify patriotism rather than partisanship, igniting chants of "USA" from the crowd.