Republican former representative Liz Cheney has announced her support for vice president Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election a significant move reflecting her strong opposition to Donald Trump Cheney who spoke at Duke University emphasized the critical need to prevent Trump's return to the White House stating that his actions pose a profound threat to the Constitution and American democracy highlighting the importance of strategic voting particularly in key Battleground States like North Carolina Cheney made it clear that she believes supporting Harris is essential to safeguarding democratic principles Cheney's endorsement underscores her commitment to the Constitution and her willingness to cross party lines to uphold it the Harris campaign welcomed Cheney's support noting her dedication to protecting the country Cheney has been a consistent critic of trump particularly in response to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his actions surrounding the January 6 Capital attack