Former President Trump's campaign has assembled a powerful team of surrogates to support him in the upcoming presidential debate against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Former President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign is deploying a high-profile squad of supporters to amplify his message and shape the narrative surrounding his upcoming presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Two prominent former Democrats who have endorsed Trump, environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and ex-Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, will join the Trump campaign's spin room to advocate for the former president's performance.
Trump's High-Profile Surrogates Set to Amplify Message
Kennedy, a well-known vaccine skeptic, suspended his own presidential campaign last month to throw his support behind Trump. Gabbard, who unsuccessfully ran for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, left the party two years ago and has since become a popular figure among conservatives.
Joining Kennedy and Gabbard in the spin room will be a lineup of influential Republicans, including Trump's running mate, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio. Vance is a rising star in the party and a vocal supporter of Trump's policies.
Trump's High-Profile Surrogates Set to Amplify Message
Other high-profile Republicans in the spin room include Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley, co-chair Lara Trump (Trump's daughter-in-law), and former Trump rivals turned surrogates: Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina, and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Additional Republican surrogates in the spin room include Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida, Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Representatives Byron Donalds and Matt Gaetz of Florida, Mike Waltz of Texas, and Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota.
Trump's High-Profile Surrogates Set to Amplify Message
The Harris campaign has also announced its own team of surrogates, including former Trump White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci and former Homeland Security Adviser to then-Vice President Mike Pence.
Governors Gavin Newsom of California, Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, Roy Cooper of North Carolina, and Lujan Grisham of New Mexico will also be in the spin room on behalf of the vice president.
The Trump and Harris campaigns have assembled impressive teams of surrogates to shape the public perception of their performances in the upcoming debate. The outcome of the debate could significantly influence the trajectory of the 2024 presidential election.
