{"id":2184494,"date":"2024-02-22T23:24:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T04:24:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cpac-2024-gabbard-warns-of-assault-on-us-democracy-by-democrats-in-tryout-to-become-trumps-vp\/"},"modified":"2024-02-22T23:28:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T04:28:06","slug":"cpac-2024-gabbard-warns-of-assault-on-us-democracy-by-democrats-in-tryout-to-become-trumps-vp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cpac-2024-gabbard-warns-of-assault-on-us-democracy-by-democrats-in-tryout-to-become-trumps-vp\/","title":{"rendered":"Gabbard warns of Democrats&#8217; &#8216;assault&#8217; on US democracy at CPAC 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcpac-2024-gabbard-warns-of-assault-on-us-democracy-by-democrats-in-tryout-to-become-trumps-vp%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2184494&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Democratic Rep. \u2064Tulsi Gabbard Warns American Democracy is Under\u200c Attack<\/h2>\n<p>In a powerful speech at this \u200byear&#8217;s Conservative Political Action Conference, former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard sounded the alarm on the state of American democracy. She\u2063 criticized the Department of Justice&#8217;s\u200b prosecution of former President Donald \u200bTrump, highlighting the threat it\u2062 poses to the freedom \u2063of \u2062the American people.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The \u200dDemocratic beat and\u2063 the swamp creatures of Washington, \u200bwho are doing all they possibly can to keep us, the American people, from a very simple thing, having the freedom\u2062 to choose who we want to be our next president,&#8221; \u2062Gabbard passionately declared, earning a standing ovation from the \u200cconservative conference attendees.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Gabbard went on to condemn the use of \u200cthe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-trump-please-pardon-jon-woods-a-victim-of-process-crimes-like-michael-flynn\/\" title=\"President Trump, Please Pardon Jon Woods, a Victim of Process Crimes Like Michael Flynn\">criminal justice system<\/a> to target the Republican presidential candidate during his campaign.\u2063 Even those who are not fans of Trump recognize the egregiousness of\u2062 these actions.<\/p>\n<h3>Gabbard&#8217;s Message: A Familiar Tune<\/h3>\n<p>Since leaving Congress and the Democratic Party, Gabbard has become\u200c a prominent figure on Fox News. She has \u2063consistently accused the FBI and the Justice Department of unfairly targeting political opponents of\u2062 President Joe Biden, citing \u2063the growing\u200d &#8220;wokeness, racism, and intolerance&#8221; within her former party.<\/p>\n<p>Trump himself confirmed that Gabbard is being \u2062considered as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-val-demings-planning-to-run-against-sen-rubio-in-florida\/\" title=\"REPORT: Val Demings Planning To Run Against Sen. Rubio In Florida\">potential running mate<\/a>, and the two have recently discussed foreign policy and the management of the Pentagon.\u200c As a woman\u2062 of color and a veteran, Gabbard has established herself as a vocal critic of U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/zelenskys-groveling-pr-offensive-hits-the-dc-unipartys-sweet-spot\/\" title=\"Zelensky\u2019s Groveling PR Offensive Hits The DC Uniparty\u2019s Sweet Spot\">military interventions abroad<\/a> and aid\u200c to Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>Despite endorsing\u2062 Biden in \u2063the 2020 election, Gabbard has\u200b shifted her allegiance to the Right and is\u200d set to headline a fundraiser for Trump\u2063 at Mar-a-Lago\u2062 on March 7.<\/p>\n<p>During her speech, Gabbard also took the opportunity \u200bto defend Trump against \u200dan attack from former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, the only \u200bother Republican remaining in the GOP presidential primary.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Now, if you listen to what Nikki Haley has been saying, she \u200cclaims that President Trump only cares about himself,&#8221; Gabbard stated, prompting boos from the\u2064 crowd. &#8220;I&#8217;ve had the chance to meet with him and speak with him at length, \u2064and I&#8217;ve seen firsthand his heartfelt interactions with friends of\u2064 mine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Gabbard emphasized the genuine\u200c appreciation Trump shows for \u2062the service and sacrifice of others, highlighting the personal connections he forms without the presence \u200dof cameras or\u2063 crowds.<\/p>\n<p>It is clear that \u200dGabbard&#8217;s concerns about the state of American democracy\u2062 and her support for\u2062 Trump have made her a compelling \u200cand influential voice in conservative circles.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064Why is the freedom of choice in electing leaders \u2063crucial for the preservation of American \u2064democracy, and how does denying this freedom erode democratic principles<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The Department of Justice as a political\u200c weapon, stating that it undermines the integrity of the justice system \u200cand threatens\u200d the very\u2063 foundation of \u2064American democracy. She\u2061 \u200cwarned that the\u2064 weaponization of law enforcement for political purposes sets a dangerous precedent \u200cand erodes the trust between the\u2062 government and its citizens.<\/p>\n<p>According to Gabbard, the prosecution of Donald Trump is a prime \u200cexample \u200bof this dangerous trend. She argued that the motive behind the DOJ&#8217;s actions was not to \u2063uphold justice, but rather to punish a political opponent and prevent him from running\u200b for office again. Gabbard \u2064asserted that such\u200b actions set a dangerous precedent for future leaders, as it opens \u2063the door \u200cfor political persecution and vindictive prosecutions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Gabbard highlighted \u2063the \u2063importance of allowing the\u200d American people to make their own choices in electing their leaders. \u200cShe\u2063\u2062 stressed that democracy thrives on the notion of choice and that denying the people the freedom\u200d to choose their leader is an assault \u2062on the very principles\u2063 upon which the nation was\u2062 founded.<\/p>\n<p>Gabbard&#8217;s speech resonated with the\u2062 conservative attendees\u200c at the conference, as she\u2064 received a standing ovation for her impassioned words. Her warning about the threats\u200b to American democracy\u2064 serves as a wakeup call\u2062 for all \u200dAmericans, regardless\u200b of their political affiliations. She\u2063 emphasized that the defense \u2064of democracy should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ahead-of-debate-showdown-desantis-ally-slams-vivek-for-copying-obama-speeches\/\" title=\"DeSantis ally criticizes Vivek for plagiarizing Obama speeches before debate.\">transcend party lines<\/a>, as\u2064 the\u200c erosion of democratic principles affects all citizens.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to heed Gabbard&#8217;s warning and take action to protect\u200c the integrity of American democracy.\u2063 The \u2062weaponization\u200b of political institutions for partisan gains undermines the country&#8217;s \u2064democratic values. The Department\u2063 of Justice should\u2063 embody impartiality and serve justice, rather than being used \u200bas a tool for political retribution. <\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Tulsi Gabbard&#8217;s powerful speech at the Conservative \u200dPolitical\u2064 Action Conference highlighted the urgent need \u200bto protect American democracy. Her criticism of the \u2063Department of Justice&#8217;s prosecution of Donald Trump sheds light on the \u2064dangerous precedent it\u200c sets. Gabbard&#8217;s call for the freedom of choice in electing leaders serves as a reminder of the fundamental principles upon which America was built. It is time for Americans to unite and defend\u200c the integrity of their democracy regardless of political\u2064 differences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard criticized the DOJ&#8217;s prosecution of Trump, warning that American democracy is being threatened. 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