good evening I'm Mike Norris and you're watching tune in news TV tonight we delve into a significant political development as Jimmy McCain the youngest son of the late Senator John McCain has announced a support for vice president kamla Harris in the upcoming November election this decision marks a notable shift in political allegiance for McCain who has recently changed his voter registration from independent to Democrat in a recent interview with CNN Jimmy McCain expressed his reasons for endorsing Harris highlighting his belief that she along with her running mate Tim Walls represents a leadership team capable of moving the country forward I feel that kamla Harris and Tim Walls embody a group of people that will help make this country better that will take us forward McCain stated he emphasized the importance of voting with one's heart in aligning with personal beliefs this announcement comes in the wake of former president Donald Trump's controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery which McCain criticized as a violation during the visit which coincided with the anniversary of the abig gate bombing during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan Trump placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier McCain a veteran with 17 years of military service expressed his disapproval stating it just blows me away that Trump would allegedly use the visit for political purposes he underscored the sacred nature of Arlington as a place of honor for those who made the ultimate sacrifice the McCain family's relationship ship with Trump has been fraught with tension stemming from Trump's past derogatory remarks about John McCain's military service despite his father's public life and the criticism that comes with it Jimmy McCain has taken a personal stance against Trump's actions and rhetoric he noted that Trump's Behavior at Arlington was a Tipping Point prompting his decision to support the Democratic ticket Jimmy McCain's endorsement of Harris is part of a broader effort by her campaign to appeal to independent and moderate Republican voters disillusioned with Trump the campaign has launched an initiative called Republicans for Harris which has garnered endorsements from several high-profile Republicans including former Trump Administration officials and other notable figures meanwhile Megan McCain Jimmy's sister in a well-known media personality has reiterated her commitment to the Republican Party despite her criticisms of trump she has stated that she will not be voting for either Trump or Harris in the upcoming election emphasizing her identity as a lifelong General ational conservative as the election approaches Jimmy McCain's endorsement of Harris highlights the ongoing political realignments and the complex Dynamics within the McCain family his decision reflects a personal Journey influenced by his father's Legacy and his own values we will continue to monitor this story and provide updates as the election season progresses this is Mike Norris reporting for tune in news TV stay tuned for more political news and Analysis thank you for joining us and good night [Music]