Khizr Khan, the father of a Muslim Army captain who gained attention for criticizing Donald Trump in 2016, announced his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Khan believes Trump is a threat to American freedoms and democracy. He praised Harris for uniting the country and promoting equal dignity and opportunity for all. Khan’s endorsement comes as Harris faces Republican criticism over the 2021 military withdrawal from Afghanistan, including an attack that killed 13 U.S. service members. Khan urged Gold Star families to reconsider their support for Trump, accusing him of exploiting their grief for political gain. He criticized Trump’s behavior at Arlington National Cemetery, where he posed for photos with a thumbs-up gesture. Harris also condemned Trump’s actions at the cemetery, accusing him of disrespecting sacred ground. Trump defended his actions, saying he was asked by a family to take photos at a loved one’s grave. The Trump campaign has blamed Harris for the service members’ deaths during the withdrawal, leading to tension between the families and the Biden-Harris administration. Khan refrained from second-guessing the administration’s decisions, warning that Republican exploitation of the issue benefits the country’s adversaries and harms national security.
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Khizr Khan, a Gold Star father, gives his endorsement to Kamala Harris for president
