Staff Reports
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, a Republican, stated that despite former President Donald Trump’s felony conviction, his popularity in the polls indicates the current inadequacy of President Joe Biden. Sununu expressed his preference for a different GOP nominee, acknowledging that it is not ideal for the party’s nominee to have a criminal conviction. However, he emphasized that Trump’s continuing support in the polls reflects dissatisfaction with President Biden’s performance.
Sununu previously endorsed former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley before she withdrew from the race. He highlighted that despite Trump’s legal challenges, his supporters have remained steadfast, attributing this to President Biden’s failure to improve the economy, address border security, and combat crime. Sununu also pointed to inflation, border security issues, and public safety concerns in major cities as factors contributing to President Biden’s perceived shortcomings.
.@GovChrisSununu says he'll still vote for Trump, though 'I don’t want my nominee to be convicted of anything, of course.' pic.twitter.com/pLkMtnm43B
— State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) June 2, 2024
Looking ahead to the upcoming election, Sununu expressed his expectation that Trump’s legal troubles will diminish in significance as the party conventions and debates unfold. He emphasized the upcoming debates and conventions as key milestones leading up to November’s Election Day, suggesting that Trump’s legal issues will become a distant concern.
Former President Trump’s felony conviction stemmed from 34 counts related to business fraud, specifically related to falsifying records in connection to payments made to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Despite this historic conviction, Sununu’s comments underscore the enduring support for Trump within certain segments of the electorate, reflecting dissatisfaction with the current administration.
