Republican Governor Criticizes Decision to Remove Trump from Ballot

A Republican governor from New Hampshire expressed his agreement with the view that removing Donald Trump from the ballot in Maine would only serve to turn the former president into a martyr. In an interview with CNN, the governor, Chris Sununu, emphasized how Trump has effectively utilized a victimization narrative to his advantage. Sununu, known for his longstanding criticism of Trump, is actively supporting Nikki Haley for the 2024 nomination and believes that keeping Trump off the ballot could benefit other GOP primary candidates. He stated that attempting to exclude Trump from the ballot would likely reinforce Trump's claims of being targeted and ultimately not be beneficial. Sununu also criticized the decision by Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to remove Trump from the ballot, attributing it to political motivations. He questioned the validity of the decision and suggested that Trump should be allowed on the ballot. Sununu's remarks reflected the intense legal debate and bipartisan criticism surrounding the decision, which also led to Trump's removal from the ballot in Colorado.