DeSantis knocks Haley for not endorsing Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) cited the Republican Pledge of Allegiance to former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who did not support former President Trump after she withdrew from the Republican primary earlier this week. criticized the Republican Party.

Asked about Haley’s decision on Newsmax’s “The Balance” with Eric Bolling, DeSantis said, “I signed a pledge, and you signed a pledge not to go home with the ball. ” he said. “So I kept that promise, and she’s going to have to make a decision about whether she wants it or not.”

“But the idea that somehow things have changed, I think we all knew what we were doing when we did it, and it makes sense to you “That’s why I tell people, if you say you’re going to do something, you’re going to do it,” he added.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) asked candidates wishing to qualify for the debate to sign a loyalty oath pledging to support the eventual Republican nominee. Haley signed the pledge along with other major candidates in the race.

President Trump did not sign the bill, refusing to participate in the debate because of his large lead in the polls.

Many of the former president’s previous challengers now include DeSantis, Sen. Tim Scott (R.S.C.), entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R.). , has chosen to support Mr. Trump after withdrawing from the presidential election.

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R), a frequent critic of potential Republican candidates, has said since Trump withdrew from the race before the Iowa caucuses that he has no right to give Trump “under any circumstances.” I vowed not to vote.

In announcing the suspension Wednesday, Haley said Trump needed to “earn” the votes of his supporters.

“It’s up to Donald Trump to win the votes of those who didn’t support him, inside and outside his party, and I hope he does,” Haley said in a speech to supporters. “There is,” he said. “The best thing about politics is bringing people to your cause, not pushing them away.”

“And our conservative cause desperately needs more people,” she added. “Now it’s his time to choose.”