Former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is headlining a fundraiser for LA GOP
Mar 15, 2024 - Former Democratic congresswoman and presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard continues to stir controversy in the political arena, this time by aligning herself with the Los Angeles County Republican Party as the featured speaker at their fundraiser on March 23, 2024. Gabbard's transition from Democratic ranks to potentially becoming a running mate for Donald Trump underscores the opportunistic nature of her political journey amidst the turbulent Trump era.
Known for her isolationist foreign policy views, Gabbard has garnered increasing favor among conservative circles. Her appearances at right-wing events like the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and now headlining the Los Angeles County Republican Party fundraiser highlight her steady gravitation towards the far-right fringes of American politics.
Despite her past endorsements of Democratic figures like Senator Bernie Sanders, Gabbard's credibility in the Democratic Party has been marred by her controversial foreign policy stances. Her refusal to condemn Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as a "war criminal" following a secretive meeting in 2017 outraged many in Washington and cast doubt on her moral compass and political integrity.
While Gabbard's fleeting presidential bid in 2020 ended with her backing Joe Biden, her willingness to cozy up to the Republican Party underscores the opportunistic and unpredictable nature of her political alliances.