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Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard warned American democracy is under attack, criticizing the Department of Justices prosecution of former President Donald Trump in a speech at this years Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday, days after Trump admitted the former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate is on a list of potential vice presidential contenders.

The Democratic beat and the swamp creatures of Washington, who are doing all they possibly can to keep us, the American people, from a very simple thing, having the freedom to choose who we want to be our next president, Gabbard said to applause, receiving the first standing ovation of the conservative conference.

[Democrats] are using our criminal justice system to prosecute and distract the Republican presidential candidate in the midst of his campaign, Gabbard said, referring to the 91 charges across four criminal cases Trump is facing. Its so egregious that even people who are not fans of Donald Trump are standing up and saying this is crazy.

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The former Hawaii congresswomans message isnt necessarily new. She has become a fixture on Fox News since she left Congress and the Democratic Party as a result of what she said was growing wokeness, racism and intolerance. She has regularly accused the FBI and the Justice Department of targeting political opponents of President Joe Biden.

Trump on Tuesday confirmed Gabbard is on a short list of contenders to join his campaign as his running mate, and he has recently met with her to talk about foreign policy and how the Pentagon should be run during a second Trump term. A woman of color and a veteran, Gabbard has staked out a role as an outspoken critic of U.S. military interventions overseas and a critic of aid to Ukraine.

The former 2020 presidential candidate, who endorsed Biden in 2020, has ultimately moved from the Democratic Party to the Right and is expected to headline a fundraiser at Mar-a-Lago for Trump on March 7.

Gabbard took a moment on Thursday to defend the GOP front-runner for president against an attack from former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, the only other Republican remaining in the GOP presidential primary.

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Now, if you listen to what Nikki Haley has been saying, she claims that President Trump only cares about himself, Gabbard said as the crowd booed at the mention of Haleys name.

Ive had the chance to meet with him and speak with him at length, and Ive seen firsthand his heartfelt interactions with friends of mine, Gabbard said. I have seen how he has touched their hearts and moved them to tears as he expresses appreciation for their service, their sacrifice, no cameras, no crowds, just that heartfelt conveyance of appreciation.

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