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Six out of eight Republican candidates pledge support for Trump if convicted.

2024 Presidential Candidates‍ Divided on Supporting Trump

During a recent debate, the‌ question‌ of‍ whether the ‌2024 presidential⁤ candidates would support former⁤ President​ Donald Trump‍ if ⁢he is convicted in ​his ongoing criminal cases ⁢sparked a lively discussion. Out‍ of the ‍eight candidates, only two refrained from raising their hands.

The Supporters

  • Vivek Ramaswamy
  • Nikki Haley
  • Doug ‍Burgum (R-ND)
  • Tim Scott (R-SC)

These four candidates confidently expressed ⁤their support for Trump as ‌the GOP presidential ‍candidate. However, the reactions from the remaining ⁢candidates varied.

The Contemplators

  • Ron DeSantis ⁣(R-FL)
  • Mike Pence
  • Chris Christie

After a‍ moment of ‌consideration,⁢ DeSantis raised ​his ‌hand, followed by Pence. Christie initially appeared to raise ⁣his hand but later clarified ⁢that he was shaking his ​finger ⁢in disagreement.

Christie voiced his concerns about ⁤normalizing Trump’s conduct, stating, “Whether or not you believe that the criminal charges ‍are right or wrong, the conduct is beneath ‍the office of ​President of the United ⁣States.”

Ramaswamy, however,⁣ challenged Christie’s credibility, suggesting that his criticism of Trump‍ would be⁤ more valid if it weren’t‍ driven by personal vendetta.

The Dissenter

  • Asa Hutchinson

Hutchinson​ stood⁣ firm in his decision not to support Trump, citing moral disqualification​ and adherence to constitutional principles.

While‍ there⁢ were differing ⁣opinions on Trump, ⁤the candidates found‍ common ground in their support for ‌Pence’s actions on January 6, 2021, when he certified the⁤ 2020 election results.

DeSantis emphasized the need to focus on the future, stating, ⁤”So Republicans, we’ve got ⁢to look ⁤forward and we’ve ‍got to make sure that we’re‍ bringing the message ⁣that can win.”

Haley echoed this sentiment, calling ⁣for a‌ “new generational leader” and acknowledging that a rematch between Trump and Biden may ​not be favorable for the party.

It ⁤is clear that the question‍ of supporting‍ Trump remains a‍ divisive issue among the 2024 presidential candidates, with‍ each candidate offering their own perspective on the matter.

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