Watch Tulsi Gabbard Do The Inevitable With Donald Trump At Her Side

Former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard did what many felt was a long time coming on Tuesday. (Watch the video below.)

With Donald Trump at her side, she announced that she is joining the Republican Party ― four years after running for president as a Democrat.

“It is because of my love for our country and, specifically, because of the leadership that President Trump has brought to transform the Republican Party and bring it back to the party of the people and the party of peace, that I’m proud to stand here with you today, President Trump, and announce that I’m joining the Republican Party,” Gabbard said to applause on Tuesday at a North Carolina rally for Trump. The former president appeared surprised and then held up his thumbs in approval.

“I’m joining the party of the people, 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,” she continued on Tuesday.