Staff Reports
In a fiery rebuke, Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire slammed former President Donald Trump, dismissing his grip on the Republican Party as a fleeting moment in history. At a Politico event, Sununu unabashedly declared, “A**holes come and go, but America is here to stay!”
.@ChrisSununu says Trump will not control the Republican Party forever: ‘A**holes come and go’ https://t.co/ICY2dXYPr9 https://t.co/ICY2dXYPr9
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) February 23, 2024
The outspoken Republican governor underscored his optimism for the future of the GOP, confidently asserting that Trump’s influence over the party would dissipate. Sununu has been a vocal critic of the former president, making it clear that he believes Trump is not the right choice for the Republican Party’s presidential candidate in 2024, warning that Biden would easily defeat Trump in a hypothetical rematch.
Moreover, Sununu has thrown his weight behind former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, endorsing her for the party’s 2024 presidential primary. He fervently believes that Haley would have a far better chance at triumphing over Biden compared to Trump, whom he imagines would engage in a nail-biting battle against the current president. With Saturday’s upcoming Republican primary in Haley’s home state of South Carolina, the stage is set for a showdown that could reshape the future of the party.
Sununu’s unwavering confidence in the Republican Party’s resilience reflects his resolute belief that America will endure, casting off the specter of Trump and embracing a more hopeful future. His colorful condemnation of Trump’s influence and his rallying cry for the GOP’s forward trajectory exemplify his unwavering dedication to steering the party in a different direction—one that he believes will lead to a brighter, more secure future for the United States.
