With the election fast approaching, Democrats are doing everything they can to sabotage Trump. But Trump is receiving major support from former opponents that has Democrats terrified.
And Trump’s surprising endorsement comes from a place no one expected it to.
In a stunning turn of events, a leading figure in the Libertarian movement has thrown his support behind former President Donald Trump for the 2024 election after the Libertarian Party nominated Chase Oliver, whom he described as a “gay race communist,” as their presidential candidate.
Jeremy Kauffman, a prominent and vocal Libertarian, made headlines over the weekend at the Libertarian National Convention.
Initially, Kauffman had criticized Trump supporters by labeling them socialists. However, following Oliver’s nomination, Kauffman announced a dramatic shift in his stance.
“Yesterday, I held up this sign calling Donald Trump supporters socialists,” Kauffman posted. “Tonight, the Libertarian Party nominated a gay race communist for president. With those choices, I’m standing with Donald Trump.”
Yesterday, I held up this sign calling Donald Trump supporters socialists.
Tonight, the Libertarian Party nominated a gay race communist for president.
With those choices, I'm standing with Donald Trump. https://t.co/016sd7Wb4i pic.twitter.com/gNA9lVSv8k
— Jeremy Kauffman 🦔 (@jeremykauffman) May 27, 2024
Chase Oliver’s radical views, which include defending Antifa, supporting open border policies, and advocating for minors to take puberty blockers and cross-s*x hormones, have alienated many traditional Libertarians.
This has led some to reconsider their voting options, with Kauffman’s endorsement of Trump as a stark example.
Jack Posobiec, Senior Editor at Human Events, commented on the chaos within the Libertarian Party, suggesting that Trump’s influence had effectively caused the party to implode.
“Trump got the Libertarian Party to implode itself. It will take them years to recover (if ever) from the optics disaster of that clownshow convention,” Posobiec noted.
The backlash against Oliver’s nomination was swift and widespread. Many Libertarians and conservative voices took to social media to express their disapproval and irony at the situation.
Josie Glabach, known as the Red Headed Libertarian, sarcastically remarked on X (formerly known as Twitter), “Dear Donald Trump, The libertarians offer you a pro-opened borders, pro-transing children, pro DEI, LP nominee, who will garner just 1% of the vote, now we’d like to speak with you about the senior & cabinet positions you promised libertarians on Saturday.”
Other prominent Libertarian figures echoed this sentiment. Tim Pool quipped, “Trump won the LP after all,” while another user posted, “Chase Oliver is the best Libertarian Party candidate for helping reelect Donald Trump.”
Dave Smith, a well-known Libertarian commentator, added, “Ironically, Chase winning is the best outcome for Trump this weekend. Much better than a standing ovation at his speech.”
Smith’s comment reflects the broader sentiment that Oliver’s controversial stance could drive many Libertarians towards Trump.
During the Libertarian National Convention, the atmosphere was tense as delegates prepared to vote for their presidential nominee.
Oliver’s political views, which include radical stances on several contentious issues, have caused significant controversy.
His support for Antifa, advocacy for open border policies, and endorsement of allowing minors to undergo gender transition treatments have drawn sharp criticism not only from within the Libertarian Party but also from broader conservative circles.
The nomination of Chase Oliver and the subsequent endorsement of Trump by a leading Libertarian underscore the shifting dynamics within the American political landscape.
As the Libertarian Party grapples with internal conflicts and radical elements, much of its traditional base appears to be realigning with the Republican Party under Trump’s leadership.
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