Khizr Khan, the father of a slain Muslim Army captain who gained fame for criticizing Donald Trump at the 2016 DNC, is now endorsing Kamala Harris for president. Khan believes Trump is a divider and a threat to American freedoms, while Harris is a unifying force. He fears Trump will become a dictator and end democracy. Khan’s son, Captain Humayun Khan, was killed in Iraq in 2004. He believes Trump is exploiting Gold Star families for political gain and has been disrespectful to veterans. Khan also criticized Trump for posing with a thumbs up at Arlington National Cemetery, calling it disrespectful. Meanwhile, the Harris campaign faces Republican attacks over the administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal, including a bombing that killed 13 service members. Some Gold Star families have criticized Harris and praised Trump. Khan believes second-guessing military decisions is not in the national interest and that Republicans and adversaries are exploiting the situation. Harris has condemned Trump for his actions at the cemetery and the families have emphasized that they invited him. The Trump campaign has blamed Harris for the service members’ deaths. Khan plans to act as a campaign surrogate for Harris and continues to speak out against Trump’s divisive actions.
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Father of Fallen Soldier Khizr Khan officially supports Kamala Harris for President
