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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brendan Farrington

In victory for Trump, Florida GOP won't require signing loyalty oath to run in presidential primary

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The Republican Party of Florida voted Friday against requiring candidates running in the state's presidential primary to pledge to support the eventual nominee, ensuring former President Donald Trump won't have to sign an oath to compete in the March election alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The decision is seen as a victory for Trump, who has refused to take a similar pledge required for candidates to participate in national GOP debates. The state party had just instituted the pledge requirement in May.

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