Tulsi Gabbard switches to Republican Party at Trump rally in North Carolina

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic presidential candidate, announced her switch to the Republican Party at a Donald Trump rally in North Carolina. She criticized the current Democratic Party, calling it unrecognizable and claiming it supports censorship and war. Gabbard's political journey began in 2002 as a Democrat in Hawaii. She gained prominence for her anti-war stance and served as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. However, she often clashed with party leadership and became increasingly critical of Democrats in recent years. After leaving Congress in 2021, Gabbard supported Republican candidates and policies. She endorsed Trump in August and was named co-leader of his transition team. Her announcement marks a significant shift from her earlier Democratic alignment.