In a move that was bound to raise eyebrows across the political spectrum, former Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard took center stage by endorsing Donald Trump at the National Guard Association convention in Detroit. This dramatic shift is like a neon sign flashing “Democratic Party’s Losing Streak” in blaring, undeniable color as Gabbard, a once staunch Democrat, now aligns herself with Trump. It’s not just a minor party switch; it’s a major statement, adding a new and glaring chapter to the Democratic Party’s saga of high-profile defections.

Gabbard, who gracefully exited the Democratic Party in 2022, took the stage to not just sing Trump’s praises but also wax nostalgic about her own service. She recounted a somber ceremony she attended with Trump at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring the 13 brave souls lost in the Kabul suicide bomb attack three years prior.

“My connection to this is deeply personal,” Gabbard declared, trying to elevate her endorsement with a touch of personal drama. She recounted her 2005 deployment to Iraq with the Hawaii National Guard, sharing the emotional weight of leaving her comrades behind. Why the trip down memory lane? It’s her way of underscoring the emotional and moral costs of national security. She mentioned her personal sacrifice to add significance to her endorsement of Trump.

According to Gabbard, Trump’s previous term was a model of restraint and de-escalation. “We saw that in his first term when he didn’t start any new wars,” she enthused. Gabbard lauded Trump’s so-called commitment to making war a “last resort.”

In a move that seems almost scripted, Gabbard took a swipe at current Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, criticizing the administration for dragging the country into “multiple wars” and pushing it to the “brink of nuclear disaster.”

Gabbard took the opportunity to criticize the Biden administration for allegedly putting her on a terror watch list. And who could blame her? Being on the U.S. Government’s TSA Quiet Skies “list”—which is meant to track real threats but has become a major controversy—is no small matter.  This little gem of a list only came to light thanks to some whistleblowers.

What makes this even juicier? Gabbard got added right after she tore into the Biden-Harris administration on Fox News. Gabbard called it “a pure act of political retaliation,” and honestly, it’s hard to argue with her. It’s another notch in her ever-growing list of grievances against the administration and one that she sees as blatant political harassment.

The pièce de résistance of her endorsement? A call to arms for everyone to join her in saving the country by supporting Trump.

Gabbard’s defection is just the latest in a string of surprising endorsements for Trump. To add more fuel to the fire, former Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also threw his support behind the former president just days earlier. Kennedy Jr., at 70 and a lifelong Democrat from the iconic Kennedy family, made a high-profile appearance with Trump at a rally in Arizona. After withdrawing from the race and endorsing Trump, Kennedy explained that the very principles that led him to leave the Democratic Party were now guiding him to support Trump.

With these high-profile endorsements, it’s starting to look like Trump’s campaign could seriously challenge the Democratic Party—especially considering the unfair tactics they’ve been using. The Democratic Party’s attempts to silence dissent and retaliate against critics are making it clear that Trump’s campaign isn’t just a formidable opponent but a catalyst for exposing the mess within the Democrats’ own ranks.

So, buckle up, folks. The political landscape is shifting, and with more Democrats like Gabbard and Kennedy crossing over to Team Trump, the next election cycle promises to be one for the history books. Or at least, a thrilling spectacle of political spectacle.