Khizr Khan, Gold Star father, announces endorsement of Kamala Harris for president

Khizr Khan, the father of a Muslim Army captain who famously criticized Donald Trump during the 2016 Democratic National Convention, has announced his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. Khan, who denounced Trump’s treatment of minorities and challenged him to read the U.S. Constitution, now believes Trump poses a threat to American democracy and is supporting Harris for her unifying stance. Khan’s son, Captain Humayun Khan, was killed in Iraq in 2004. He believes Trump is exploiting Gold Star families for political gain and criticized Trump’s behavior at Arlington National Cemetery. Khan also expressed concerns about the handling of the 2021 U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan by the Biden-Harris administration, which has faced Republican criticism. Khan urged Gold Star families to reconsider their support for Trump, who he believes has disrespected veterans and their loved ones. Despite not being an expert on the Afghanistan war, Khan cautioned against second-guessing the decisions of military leadership, as it could be exploited by adversaries. Harris has condemned Trump’s cemetery visit as a political stunt, while Trump defended his actions, claiming he was invited by families to take photos. The Trump campaign has blamed Harris for the deaths of service members during the withdrawal, while Khan supports Harris as a candidate who stands for unity and dignity for all Americans.

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