He’s trying to change Trump supporters.
ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos engaged in a fiery exchange with Republican Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire on Sunday, delving into the governor’s stance regarding his backing of former President Donald Trump despite previous criticism.
Sununu, who initially supported Haley in the GOP primary until her withdrawal, announced his endorsement of Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee for the presidential election, in March. Stephanopoulos queried whether Sununu’s support for Trump would persist if the former president were convicted in the hush money case.
Sununu downplayed the potential political repercussions of the trial, characterizing it more as entertainment than a significant political event. He suggested that Trump’s ability to deflect criticism had kept his poll numbers steady throughout the ordeal.
Stephanopoulos pressed Sununu on the moral implications of supporting Trump, emphasizing principles over politics. Sununu reiterated his belief that Trump’s legal challenges wouldn’t sway public opinion, framing his endorsement as support for the Republican Party rather than solely for Trump.
Stephanopoulos confronted Sununu with his previous statement accusing Trump of contributing to the Capitol insurrection. Sununu defended his endorsement by highlighting broad public support for Trump, dismissing Stephanopoulos’s concerns as out of touch with mainstream America.
The discussion shifted to Representative Nancy Mace, a South Carolina Republican, whom Stephanopoulos questioned about her support for Trump despite being a sexual assault survivor. Sununu’s response echoed his previous sentiments, emphasizing support for Trump as a means of effecting broader societal change.
Despite Stephanopoulos’s persistent questioning about Trump’s alleged wrongdoing, Sununu maintained his support, citing widespread public backing for the former president. He characterized his endorsement as a rejection of the status quo and a desire for cultural and political change.
In the face of Stephanopoulos’s pointed inquiries, Sununu remained steadfast in his position, aligning himself with the majority of Americans who, in his view, support Trump’s vision for the country.
