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Waukesha Mayor Breaks Ranks, Endorses Harris Over Trump

Mayor Shawn Reilly of Waukesha, Wisconsin, openly supports Vice President Kamala Harris, citing concerns over Donald Trump's impact on democracy.

  • Shawn Reilly, mayor of the Republican stronghold Waukesha, Wisconsin, publicly endorses Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential election.
  • Reilly, who left the GOP after the January 6 Capitol attack, describes Trump as a 'unique danger' to American democracy.
  • The mayor's decision marks his first public endorsement of a Democratic candidate, highlighting his shift away from the Republican Party.
  • Waukesha County, historically Republican, has shown signs of shifting political dynamics since Trump's rise.
  • Harris's campaign actively seeks support from Republicans disenchanted with Trump, including endorsements from former GOP figures.
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