NH Governor Sununu taunts Trump for possibly avoiding debates: ‘Will he chicken out?’

New Hampshire Governor Calls Out Trump for Potential Debate Avoidance

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu didn’t hold back in his criticism of former President Donald Trump’s rumored plan to skip the Republican primary debates. During an interview on Fox News, Sununu expressed his disbelief at the idea of Trump shying away from the debate stage.

“Former President Trump, the tough guy? The guy that says he’s gonna fight for America, but he’s not willing to stand up, he’s gonna wimp out? Wimp out and not get on that debate stage?”

Sununu attributed Trump’s current lead in the polls to the attention generated by the indictments the former president faces. However, he emphasized that this doesn’t guarantee voters’ support.

“You still have to earn the vote,” Sununu stated. “Most voters in a primary, at least in New Hampshire, we have one of the highest voter turnouts in the country and most will only decide who they’re voting for three or four weeks, like around Christmas, if you will. So there’s still so much to be played out here.”

Regarding other candidates like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Sununu urged people not to be swayed by early numbers, as the debates have yet to take place. He highlighted the importance of candidates presenting their visions for the future rather than solely focusing on past accomplishments.

“But none of that talks about the future. And voters vote on the future,” he added. “They might support you for the past, but they’re gonna vote on the future.”

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New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu (R) on Trump potentially avoiding debates: “Former President Trump, the tough guy? The guy that says he’s gonna fight for America, but he’s not willing to stand up, he’s gonna wimp out? Wimp out and not get on that debate stage?” pic.twitter.com/LHUcmtMjOc

— Jason Rantz on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) July 11, 2023

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