List of former Trump administration officials who endorsed Kamala Harris

A significant number of former officials who were appointed by Donald Trump or one of his appointments, or continued to serve in his administration when he took office, endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential campaign. Half of the people who served in Trump's cabinet did not support his 2024 candidacy.

White House officials

Alyssa Farah Griffin, White House Director of Strategic Communications (2020), Press Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense (2019–2020), Press Secretary to the Vice President (2017–2019)
Stephanie Grisham, White House Press Secretary (2019–2020), White House Communications Director (2019–2020), Press Secretary for the First Lady (2017–2019, 2020–2021), Chief of Staff to the First Lady (2020–2021)
Cassidy Hutchinson, executive assistant to the White House Chief of Staff (2020–2021)
Sarah Matthews, Deputy White House Press Secretary (2020–2021)
Omarosa Manigault Newman, Communications Director of the Office of Public Liaison (2017–2018)
Anthony Scaramucci, White House Communications Director (2017)
Olivia Troye, Homeland Security adviser and lead COVID-19 adviser to Mike Pence (2018–2020)

Other executive branch officials

Greg Brower, assistant director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2017)
James Comey, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (2013–2017)
Sofia Kinzinger, Press Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security (2020), Strategic Media Director, Office of the U.S. Vice President (2018–2020)
John Mitnick, former Department of Homeland Security General Counsel (2018–2019)
Elizabeth Neumann, DHS Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism and Threat Prevention (2018–2020), DHS Deputy Chief of Staff (2017–2018)

References

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Tara Suter (August 23, 2024). "Comey backs Harris: 'It's finally morning in America'". The Hill. Retrieved August 23, 2024. Former FBI Director James Comey is backing Vice President Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), in the 2024 presidential race, he said Friday morning.
@sofiakinzinger (September 30, 2024). "Im happy to join @Women4US as we fight to protect our democracy! Speaking out against the party I once loved was not easy, but we need two honorable parties in order to have a healthy political system and I'm committed to speak truth to all those republicans that are currently being lied to and abused by Donald Trump" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
@Women4US (September 30, 2024). ". @sofiakinzinger shares why it's important not just for her, but also for her son's future, that our political system demonstrates respect and integrity. Stand with us this election and vote for @KamalaHarris" (Tweet) – via Twitter. 'As a mom, I'm worried at the direction this country is heading. ... I want my son to grow up knowing that real strength comes from serving others. I want him to respect honestly, and admire integrity in others. Donald Trump does not represent any of these things. It's up to us to restore this basic principle in our political system. And that's why I'm voting for Kamala Harris.'
"White House lawyers who worked for Reagan, Bush endorse Kamala Harris for president". CBS 6 News Richmond WTVR. 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
Miller, Tim (May 7, 2024). "Elizabeth Neumann and Geoff Duncan: Republican Voters Against Trump". The Bulwark.
"Full List of Republicans Signing Letter for Harris but Not Biden". Newsweek. September 20, 2024.

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