ABC News reports:
In an interview on ABC News’ “This Week,” Sununu, a Republican who campaigned against Trump in the GOP primary before becoming a Trump defender, was repeatedly pressed by anchor George Stephanopoulos about his previous views.
Sununu said he stood by a 2021 denunciation of Trump over Jan. 6 but said he no longer believes that Trump should leave the race if he is convicted in one of his four criminal cases. (Trump denies all wrongdoing.)
“For me, it’s not solely about him; it’s about maintaining a Republican administration, Republican secretaries and Republican rules that prioritize states’ rights, individual rights, and parents’ rights,” Sununu told Stephanopoulos.
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In an exchange with @GStephanopoulos, GOP Gov. Sununu stands by Jan. 6 criticism of Trump but now says convictions wouldn’t be disqualifying.
“If you ask the average American, is Jan. 6 a top issue when you go in the ballot box—not even in the top five.” https://t.co/RueItdDXKE pic.twitter.com/MLeE7XBDNK
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) April 14, 2024
Pressed by @GStephanopoulos, Gov. Chris Sununu reaffirms his support for Donald Trump while standing by some—but not all—of his past criticism of Trump.
“Nobody should be shocked that the Republican governor is supporting the Republican president.” https://t.co/RFKwjVZ6bU pic.twitter.com/EY0j1zQuhe
— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) April 14, 2024