Harrison Ford Endorses Kamala Harris: “What We Need Is a President Who Works for All of Us Again”
Harrison Ford is casting his vote in this year’s presidential election for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
The Shrinking star released three videos in partnership with the Harris-Walz campaign, where he explained his decision to support the vice president and Minnesota governor over Donald Trump.
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“When dozens of former members of the Trump administration are sounding alarms, saying, ‘For God’s sake, don’t do this again,’ you have to pay attention,” Ford said in one video (above). “They’re telling us something important. These aren’t soft people. They’re governors, generals, standing up against the leader of the party they spent their lives advocating for.”
He explained that for many people, this will be the first time they’ve ever voted for someone who doesn’t have an “R” for Republican next to the names listed because “they know this really matters.”
“The truth is this, Kamala Harris will protect your right to disagree with her about policies or ideas, and then, as we have done for centuries, we’ll debate them. We’ll work on them together, and we’ll move forward,” the Indiana Jones star continued. “The other guy, he demands unquestioning loyalty, says he wants revenge. I’m Harrison Ford. I’ve got one vote — same as anyone else — and I’m going to use it to move forward. I’m going to vote for Kamala Harris.”
In another video released in collaboration with the campaign, Ford pointed out that he doesn’t agree with Harris and Walz on every single policy, nor does he think they’re perfect, but “these two people believe in the rule of law.”
“They believe in science,” he continued. “They believe that when you govern, you do so for all Americans. They believe that we are in this together. These are ideas I believe in. These are people I can get behind.”
The Star Wars star also noted that he is frustrated about “a lot of things in this country,” like he’s “sure” other people are, too. “But the other guy, he spent four years turning us against each other while embracing dictators and tyrants around the world,” he added. “That’s not who we are. We don’t need to make America great again. Come on, we are great, but what we need is to work together again. What we need is a president who works for all of us again.”
In the third video, Ford addressed people who still may not be sure about who to vote for leading up to the Nov. 5 presidential election.
“If you’re still on the fence, here’s a good thing to look at: Who’s trying to scare you into voting for them? Who’s trying to make you look at your neighbors with anger, suspicion, hatred, and who is encouraging you to build something with the people around you?” he said. “It would be really nice to move forward.”
Ford’s endorsement comes on the heels of LeBron James declaring his support for the vice president and Minnesota governor in a social media post on Thursday. He wrote: “What are we even talking about here?? When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me. VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!”
Cardi B also expressed her support for Harris at her Milwaukee rally on Friday, where the rapper gave a 10-minute speech, saying she hadn’t backed Trump or Joe Biden before he dropped out of the election. But when Harris entered the race, it “changed my mind completely.”
“I didn’t have faith in any candidates until she joined and spoke the words I wanted to hear about the future of this country,” Cardi B said of the vice president. “I believe every word she says. She’s passionate, compassionate, empathetic and, most importantly, she’s realistic. Kamala recognizes that this country is at risk and that we need to strengthen our economy and address the rising cost of living.”
Then, she turned her focus to Trump’s recent comments about protecting women whether they “like it or not.”
“Protection for women — especially regarding maternal and mental health care — is not about telling us what to do with our bodies,” the rapper noted. “It’s about supporting us and providing the care we need for our choices. People like Donald Trump don’t believe women deserve rights.”
Ford, James and Bardi B join several celebrities endorsing Harris and Walz, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Megan Thee Stallion, Michael Keaton, Eminem, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bad Bunny and Arnold Schwarzenegger, among others.
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