The RNC released the criteria on June 2, which include polling and donor requirements, as well as a loyalty pledge to support the eventual nominee. Hurd, a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, stated in an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins that he would not sign the RNC's loyalty pledge and would not support Trump if he becomes the nominee.
"I won't be signing any kind of pledges, and I don't think that parties should be trying to rig who should be on a debate stage," said Hurd. "Donald Trump is not going to sign that pledge either, and part of it was designed to put him in that place." Hurd added that he would not lie to the American people to get a microphone and cannot honestly say he will sign something even if Trump is not the nominee.
WATCH: SPEAKER JOHNSON CALLS ON COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT TO RESIGN
Hurd also stated that the only pledges he has or will make are to the American flag, his wife, and the Constitution. The RNC's loyalty pledge has also faced criticism from former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Hutchinson requested that the RNC amend their loyalty pledge due to concerns over Trump's indictments, while Christie called the requirement a "useless idea." However, he said he would do what was necessary to be on the debate stage.
WATCH GREAT ANALYSIS: THE ABSURDITY OF ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTS
RNC senior advisor Richard Walters defended the loyalty pledge, stating that candidates seeking the Republican nomination for President are being asked to respect the decision of Republican Primary voters and support the eventual nominee they pick to beat Biden. Walters also suggested that candidates who complain about the pledge to the press should reconsider their priorities and whether they should even be running. Neither Hurd nor the RNC responded immediately to requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
A CRYING SHAME: PRO-PALESTINIAN PROTESTS FORCE USC TO CANCEL PRIMARY GRADUATION EVENT
REPUBLICAN SENATORS EXPOSE DARK SIDE OF 'FOOD DELIVERY' ECONOMICS
HARVEY WEINSTEIN'S CONVICTION OVERTURNED IN NEW YORK! WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE DISGRACED MOVIE MOGUL?
SEE TO BELIEVE: COMING SOON TO A KID'S DRAG SHOW NEAR YOU...(WATCH)
MSNBC'S CHRIS HAYES DELETED TWEET SPARKS A SH*T SHOW
SO ONE-SIDED: OF COURSE THIS ISN'T MAKING HEADLINES ANYWHERE ELSE!
June 23, 2023
June 23, 2023
Discover alternative ideas that will make you think
Engage in mind bending debate
Earn points, rise in rank, have fun
