Gabbard represented Hawaii's second district in Congress from 2019 through 2021
Tulsi Gabbard officially declares she is joining the Republican party
At a Trump rally on Tuesday evening, former Democrat Tulsi Gabbard declared her support of former President Donald Trump and the GOP.
Former Democratic candidate for president and independent Tulsi Gabbard formally announced she is joining the Republican Party at a Trump rally on Tuesday.
The rally was held in Greensboro, North Carolina, a key swing state in the upcoming election.
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Gabbard cited her admiration for President Trump's leadership "to transform the Republican Party and bring it back to the party of the people and the party of peace" in part for her decision.
Gabbard announced her official support of the Republican Party during Tuesday nights Trump rally. (Getty Images)
"I'm proud to stand here with you today, President Trump, and announce that I'm joining the Republican Party. I am joining the party of the people," said Gabbard. "The party of Equality. The party that was founded to fight against and end slavery in this country. It is the party of common sense and the party that is led by a president who has the courage and strength to fight for peace."
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Gabbard represented Hawaii's Second District in Congress from 2019 through 2021 as a Democrat. She serves in the U.S. Army Reserves with the rank of lieutenant colonel.
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Representatives for Tulsi Gabbard did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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