His silence speaks volumes.
Ian Sams, the senior campaign spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris, has chosen not to comment on his past criticisms of Liz Cheney, who is currently supporting Harris’s campaign. In 2013, Sams labeled Cheney a “warlord” and in 2019, he accused her of being complicit in leading the U.S. into the Iraq War, attributing this to a special position her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, had supposedly created for her at the State Department.
Despite his previous remarks, Sams has recently expressed support for Cheney following her endorsement of Harris. He highlighted Cheney’s involvement in campaigning for Harris in battleground states and defended her against attacks from former President Donald Trump. In a recent interview, he referred to Cheney as a patriot, emphasizing her willingness to put the country above party loyalty.
Sams has also noted that Harris has garnered endorsements from several former officials from President George W. Bush’s administration, who were involved in the Iraq War. This support underscores a significant shift in political dynamics as individuals from different sides of the political spectrum come together in support of Harris.
The Trump campaign responded to Sams’ earlier comments by mocking his change of stance, suggesting that he is rarely correct in his statements. They referenced his tweet about Cheney’s involvement in the Iraq War, pointing out the contradictions in his claims about her father creating a position specifically for her, as that position had existed before her tenure.
Overall, Sams’ current praise for Cheney and her endorsement of Harris highlight a complex and evolving political landscape, where former rivals are now collaborating, even as past criticisms linger in the background.
