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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Bowden

GOP chair Ronna McDaniel says party may try to force Trump to back GOP nominee even if it’s not him

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GOP chairwoman Ronna McDaniel made clear on Sunday that her party may enforce a planned “loyalty pledge” meant to ensure that all Republican candidates for president eventually end up supporting the party’s nominee.

It was a clear warning shot at Donald Trump, who many have privately fretted would not support any Republican who successfuly broke his hold on the GOP and claimed the party’s 2024 nomination for themselves. Some had speculated that Mr Trump would form his own political party if Republicans rejected his third bid for the presidency.

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