Former President George W. Bush’s office simply said “no” when asked if he was going to endorse a presidential candidate.
“President Bush retired from presidential politics years ago,” a spokesperson said when asked by NBC News.
The same holds true for his wife, Laura.
Trump’s campaign hasn’t responded to the news while Harris’ campaign chose not to comment directly on, but pointed out its Republican outreach efforts.
In the past few days, notable Republicans have announced their support for the Democratic candidate.
On Friday, former Vice President Dick Cheney announced his support for Harris.
“In our nation’s 248-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump,” Cheney said. “He tried to steal the last election using lies and violence to keep himself in power after the voters had rejected him. He can never be trusted with power again.”
Cheney’s endorsement announcement came on the heels of his daughter, former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, saying she was voting for Harris, who has been outspoken against Trump.
Harris herself said she was “honored” to have the Cheneys’ endorsements. She added it “really reinforces for them that we love our country, and we have more in common than what separates.”
Bush has backed Republicans presidential candidates previously. In 2012, that candidate was Mitt Romney in his race against the victor — former President Barack Obama.
Bush also endorsed Sen. John McCain, who has since died, in his quest for the White House against Obama.
Both George W. Bush and his father, former President George H.W. Bush said they would not endorse Trump as the son helped Republican senators in their campaigns.
In recent months, several Republicans said they will vote for Harris.
This includes more than 200 people who served on the staffs of both Bush presidents as well as McCain and Romney.
The Harris campaign has focused on getting the Republican vote by hiring a national Republican engagement director.
