At the Democratic National Convention, former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham publicly criticized Donald Trump, declaring her support for Kamala Harris and emphasizing her patriotism over party loyalty.

Grisham claimed that behind closed doors, Trump mocks his supporters and lacks empathy, morality, and loyalty to the truth, highlighting her disillusionment with his leadership.

Mesa, Arizona Mayor John Giles, a lifelong Republican, called for a shift away from the current Republican Party, endorsing Harris and stressing the importance of prioritizing the country.

Olivia Troye, a former national security official under Trump, expressed significant concerns about the consequences of a potential second Trump term, noting the absence of 'guardrails' compared to his first term.

Former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger, known for his impeachment vote against Trump, is scheduled to speak at the DNC, aligning himself with the 'Republicans for Harris' group.

Biden's strategy includes appealing to Republicans to protect democracy, with anti-Trump Republicans present in key states for the presidential race.

Kyle Sweetser, a former Trump voter from Alabama, spoke at the convention, expressing disappointment with Trump's policies and endorsing Harris for her commitment to blue-collar workers.

Other Republicans participating in the DNC in support of Vice President Kamala Harris include conservative commentator Ana Navarro, who has been critical of Trump since the 2016 election.

Grisham described Trump's tactics as sowing doubt and division, which align with the interests of foreign adversaries, further justifying her endorsement of Harris.

Geoff Duncan, the former lieutenant governor of Georgia, is expected to speak at the DNC, emphasizing that voting for Harris is a patriotic duty rather than a party affiliation.

Grisham, who served as press secretary from July 2019 to April 2020, noted the Harris campaign's effective communication regarding the protection of freedoms, particularly concerning women's rights.

Trump has not formally responded to the Republican speakers at the DNC but criticized the convention's messaging as lies and misinformation.