Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is one of several Republican pushing back against former President Donald Trump for his refusal to sign a loyalty pledge to unite behind the 2024 GOP nominee who takes on President Joe Biden.
"Every Republican running for President would be better than Joe Biden," Kemp posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Any candidate who does not commit to supporting the eventual nominee is putting themselves ahead of the future of our country. 2024 is too important for political games."
Trump on Wednesday told Newsmax host Eric Bolling he wouldn't sign the pledge because "there are people on there that I wouldn't have."
"They want you to sign a pledge, but I can name three or four people that I wouldn't support for president. So right there, there's a problem." Trump added.
Signing the promise is a requirement for 2024 hopefuls to join the first presidential debate later this month.
Two-thirds of Iowa Republicans disagree with Trump's stance, according to a DailyMail.com poll released Thursday, while just 15% sided with Trump's position in the survey of 600 Republicans in the state.
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