Trump lost the respect of veterans – including me. He’s a risk to our democracy

(The White House) – I am one of hundreds of former national security leaders who have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. We recognize Harris’ superior qualifications for the job and have been concerned for some time about the truly troubling prospect of the return of Donald Trump as commander in chief.This swell of support for Harris should come as no surprise. She has proved her ability to address the most difficult national security challenges, from rallying allies against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to confronting China’s provocations in the Indo-Pacific and advancing U.S. leadership on space and artificial intelligence.Related Stories She is a steadfast supporter of service members, veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. She has met with our service members all around the world, from NATO’s eastern flank to the Korean Demilitarized Zone. She has spoken repeatedly about the extraordinary skill, discipline and dedication of our armed services. And she will make sure the United States honors its sacred commitment to those who defend our freedoms and our way of life, including protecting the benefits they earned from their service.Trump has lost the respect of veteransTrump has lost the trust and respect of veterans by verbally attacking Gold...