Sununu Criticizes Trump, Says He Could Lose the Election by Ignoring Key Issues
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In a recent appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” with host Jake Tapper, Governor Chris Sununu (R-NH) voiced his doubts about former President Donald Trump’s chances of winning a second term in the upcoming November election. Sununu, who has been a prominent figure in the Republican Party, did not mince words when discussing Trump’s current campaign strategy and its focus on personal attacks rather than critical issues.
Sununu, who initially supported Gov. Nikki Haley’s bid for the GOP nomination before she dropped out, watched as Tapper played a clip of Haley criticizing Trump. In the video, Haley condemned Trump for directing his campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris, specifically targeting her race and intelligence. Haley argued that this approach was not only unproductive but also detrimental to the campaign’s success, told Politico.
“I want this campaign to win,” Haley stated in the clip. “But the campaign is not going to win talking about crowd sizes. It’s not going to win talking about what race Kamala Harris is. It’s not going to win talking about whether she is dumb.”
Following the clip, Tapper asked Sununu, “Who is right here? Haley or Trump?”
Sununu was quick to side with Haley, asserting that Trump’s focus on these issues was misguided. “Well, it isn’t Donald Trump in this case,” Sununu responded. “Look, as Nikki wouldn’t point out because she was the alternative, almost any other Republican candidate would be winning this race by ten points. And so the message is very clear: if you stick to the issues, if you stick to what matters, this should be an easy race for Donald Trump — it really should.”
Sununu’s critique did not stop there. When asked about Trump’s recent controversial remarks about war heroes who received the Congressional Medal of Honor, which drew sharp criticism from the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sununu agreed with their assessment. The organization had condemned Trump’s comments as “asinine,” and Sununu echoed that sentiment.
“They were asinine, there’s no doubt about that,” Sununu stated. “I don’t think they’re the first asinine comments former President Trump has ever made.”
Sununu’s remarks reflect a growing concern within some factions of the Republican Party that Trump’s current campaign strategy may not resonate with voters. By focusing on personal attacks rather than substantial policy issues, Sununu suggests that Trump risks alienating potential supporters and jeopardizing his chances of a successful re-election bid.
