Former President Trump Expresses Hesitation to Sign RNC Loyalty Pledge for Debate Participation
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Former President Trump Expresses Hesitation to Sign RNC Loyalty Pledge for Debate Participation
Former President Trump Expresses Hesitation to Sign RNC Loyalty Pledge for Debate Participation
Former President Donald Trump indicated his hesitation to sign the Republican National Committee (RNC) loyalty pledge, a requirement for participation in the upcoming Republican primary debate. The RNC mandates all candidates to sign this pledge in order to take part in the debate scheduled to be broadcast by Fox News on August 23.
The debate, which holds significant political relevance, has gained attention due to Trump’s potential absence. While Trump has previously hinted at the possibility of skipping the debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his recent remarks to Newsmax suggest a stronger inclination toward not attending.
In his interview with Newsmax’s Eric Bolling, Trump explained his reservations about signing the pledge, stating, “I wouldn’t sign the pledge. Why would I sign a pledge if there are people on there that I wouldn’t have? I can name three or four people that I wouldn’t support for president. So right there, there’s a problem.”
Trump expressed concerns about potential debate participants such as former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who have been vocal critics of his presidency. Trump also noted that Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are “very nice… very capable” individuals, raising the question of why they would participate given his substantial lead.
Despite his hesitations, Trump did sign the necessary paperwork and paid a $50,000 filing fee for the South Carolina GOP primary scheduled for February 24, as confirmed by South Carolina Republican Party officials.
Trump’s final decision on his participation in the primary debate remains uncertain. He stated that he plans to announce his decision next week, indicating that he has not entirely ruled out attending.
This situation reflects the ongoing dynamics within the Republican Party and the potential implications for the upcoming primary race.
[Source: Axios]
