ABC News host George Stephanopoulos on Sunday confronted Republican New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu over his support for Donald Trump during a heated debate over the Republican governor’s past accusations against the former president. There was a collision.
Sununu supported Haley in the Republican primary until she dropped out, but in March she said she would support Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential candidate. Stephanopoulos asked if he would continue to support Trump if Trump was convicted in the hush money case.
“This trial is not going to have the significant political impact that many people think. When it comes to these issues, people are watching this as a reality show at this point,” Sununu said in response. Ta. “He’s going to sacrifice it, and it’s worked out well for him. This has been going on for over a year, and his poll numbers never seem to go down because of this issue. ”
Stephanopoulos insisted he was asking Sununu about right and wrong, not politics, and repeatedly asked him whether he would be “shaken” by the conviction.
Republican Gov. Chris Sununu joined ABC’s Stephanopoulos on Sunday for an interview about his support for Donald Trump. (Left: Photo credit: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images), Right: (Photo credit: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME))
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Sununu insisted that the lawsuit against Trump will not sway Americans and said it’s not surprising that a Republican governor would support a Republican presidential candidate.
“Wait a minute. Your words on January 11, 2021 were very clear. You said his rhetoric and actions contributed to an insurrection. No other president in history has contributed to an insurrection. “Explain in light of the fact that you believe he contributed.” How can you say he should be put back in the Oval Office when there’s a riot going on? ” Stephanopoulos asked.
The Republican governor also said it was not about President Trump, but about his support for the Republican administration.
“That doesn’t make sense, Governor. I’m sorry. I’m not talking about Trump. He would have been president, and he’s someone who contributed to the insurrection,” Stephanopoulos said.
Gov. Chris Sununu defended his support for Donald Trump Sunday in a heated exchange with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. (Screenshot/ABC/This week)
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Sununu responded by saying that 51% of Americans support Trump, adding: “They’re not crazy.”
“George, I know it doesn’t make any sense to you, but look at the polls. What you’re telling me is, why do 51% of this country support Donald Trump? They don’t understand. They’re not crazy. They’re not MAGA conservatives. They don’t want a cultural change,” he said.
In March, Stephanopoulos also questioned Rep. Nancy Mace (RS.C.) about her support for the president. The ABC News host asked how she combined her support for the Republican president with the fact that she is a rape victim.
Stephanopoulos again hit back, saying he was not talking about polls.
“I’m asking a very simple question: You believe that Donald Trump contributed to the insurrection. That’s correct, right?” he said.
“I stand by this statement,” Sununu responded. Stephanopoulos again asked how people could support Trump.
ABC host George Stephanopoulos questioned Gov. Chris Sununu’s support for Donald Trump on Sunday’s “This Week.” (Screenshot/ABC/This week)
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“So do 51 percent of America, George,” Sununu replied. “I mean, really, I understand that you’re part of the media. I understand that you’re in this New York City bubble or something. But what’s going on across this country? You have to look around and see who supports Trump. It doesn’t matter. It’s about understanding that inflation is crushing families. It’s not about the 50 states. Yeah, right? That’s what I stand for when it comes to elitism that the average American is tired of.”
Sununu said this is about “up and down voting results” and told ABC News hosts that Americans are not “re-litigating January 6th.”
“In short, you would support him as a presidential candidate even if he was convicted on classified documents. You would support him as a presidential candidate even if you believed he contributed to the insurrection. You would support him as a presidential candidate, even if you believe he contributed to the insurrection.” You’re lying about the last election. You would still support him as a presidential candidate even if he was convicted in the Manhattan scandal, and what I’m saying is, the answer is yes, right? ”
“Yes, me and 51% of America,” Sununu replied.
