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Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump’s ex-White House press secretary says she used to be a “true believer” who spent holidays with the Trump family, but now she’s backing Harris.
Stephanie Grisham told Democratic delegates at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday at the United Center, that Trump “mocks” his supporters behind closed doors and “has no empathy, no morals and no fidelity to the truth.”
This fall, Grisham said she’s backing Harris because the Democrat “tells the truth, she respects the American people and she has my vote.”
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Grisham resigned from her White House post following the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol, the first senior staffer to do so that day.
She held no press briefings as Trump’s press secretary, explaining “unlike my boss, I never wanted to stand behind that podium and lie.”
Former President Barack Obama speaks Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
Former first lady Michelle Obama addresses the delegates on Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker address the delegates, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Former President Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Former first lady Michelle Obama introduces former President Barack Obama, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders addresses the delegates on Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Northern Mariana Islands delegates cheer during roll call on Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
Tennessee delegates cast their votes in the ceremonial roll call, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Washington delegates listen to Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
A hatted Georgia delegate attends the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 20, 2024 at the United Center. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
Maryland delegates react to speakers, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Delegates cheer former President Barack Obama as he addresses the convention, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan is swarmed by media on the convention floor, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Illinois delegates, including Gov. JB Pritzker at lower right, cast ceremonial votes for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024 as the Democratic nominees for president and vice president. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
People in the crowd dance at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Illinois delegates cheer as their ceremonial roll call votes are cast at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Gov. JB Pritzker, with Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, announces the Illinois delegation ceremonial votes for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024, as the Democratic nominees for president and vice president during the Democratic National Convention. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Patti LaBelle sings Aug. 20, 2024, at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
Common performs Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Wisconsin delegates recite the Pledge of Allegiance, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters speaks at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Delegates cheer as Gov. JB Pritzker announces the Illinois delegation ceremonial votes cast for nominees Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the United Center, Aug. 20, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Activists rally outside the Israeli Consulate while protesting the war in Gaza during the second day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Democratic vice president nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz makes a surprise appearance and speech during the Women’s Caucus at the Democratic National Convention at McCormick Place on Aug. 20. 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Activists scuffle with Chicago police outside the Israeli Consulate while protesting the war in Gaza during the second day of the Democratic National Convention, Aug. 20, 2024. Multiple people were arrested on the first day of protests after a breach of a security fence near the Democratic National Convention site. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz heads out on a run at Buckingham Fountain on Aug. 20, 2024. Walz and others arrived in several cars with Secret Service agents. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)
Police officers bike by as activists speak to an empty crowd in Park #578 near the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. The city opened up a “speaker’s platform” at the park during all four days of the Democratic National Convention, equipped with microphones and amplifiers for protesters. All speakers needed to be pre-approved to speak during a 45-minute slot, and the application deadline was Aug. 10. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)
Local community organizer Mist, prefers not to give last name, of Chicago’s Southside, speaks in Park #578 near the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. Mist was invited to speak as a local voice. The city opened up a “speaker’s platform” at the park during all four days of the Democratic National Convention, equipped with microphones and amplifiers for protesters. All speakers needed to be pre-approved to speak during a 45-minute slot, and the application deadline was Aug. 10. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)
Members of Rainbow Warrior Collective Minnesota, a water protection collective, Kailani Miller, 10, left, sister Riley Miller, 8, center, and father John Miller, right, of Indiana, prepare to speak in Park #578 near the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. The city opened up a “speaker’s platform” at the park during all four days of the Democratic National Convention, equipped with microphones and amplifiers for protesters. All speakers needed to be pre-approved to speak during a 45-minute slot, and the application deadline was Aug. 10. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)
Delegates cheer “USA” during Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speech during the Women’s Caucus at Democratic National Convention at McCormick Place on Aug. 20. 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
A delegate records Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the Women’s Caucus at the Democratic National Convention at McCormick Place on Aug. 20. 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Democratic vice president nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz makes a surprise appearance and speech during the Women’s Caucus at the Democratic National Convention at McCormick Place on Aug. 20. 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
A Code Pink activists is lead out of the Women’s Caucus after interupting the speech of Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz at the Democratic National Convention at McCormick Place on Aug. 20. 2024, in Chicago. She was calling for no more weapon sales to Israel, among other things. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) speaks during the Women’s Caucus at Democratic National Convention at McCormick Place on Aug. 20. 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
CEO of My Pillow Michael Lindell debates mail-in ballots with Anthony Arrington, of Iowa, who stopped to engage with Lindell during a bike ride near Park #578 near the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)
Saungktakhu Richey admires the West African string art in the DemPalooza exhibition at the Democratic National Convention at McCormick Place on Aug. 20. 2024, in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
Sabrina Collins, left, hands out free posters of Vice President Kamala Harris made by artist Shepard Fairey in the DemPalooza exhibition at the Democratic National Convention at McCormick Place on Aug. 20. 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)
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Former President Barack Obama speaks Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)
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