Republican Governor Admits His Support for Trump ‘Doesn’t Make Sense’:
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Sununu Admits Contradictory Support for TrumpNew Hampshire’s governor backs Trump despite four indictments and prior criticism of his role in the January 6 Capitol riot.
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- Chris Sununu acknowledges that backing Donald Trump appears contradictory given past criticisms.
- Trump faces four criminal charges including election interference and document mishandling, with his first trial scheduled soon.
- Sununu maintains his previous statements on Trump’s influence in the January 6 Capitol attack but still supports him.
- Support is driven by preference for Trump over Joe Biden despite legal and political controversies.
His actions absolutely contributed to that. There’s no question about that.— New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu discussing Donald Trump's role in the January 6, 2021, insurrection.
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