Nikki Haley, former UN Ambassador and South Carolina Governor, says the recent news of Donald Trump being notified by the Department of Justice that he is a target of the January 6 Capitol riot investigation is a “further distraction” and calls for a change in leadership. Other Republican candidates in the 2024 primary field, including former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson and former Rep Will Hurd, express their concerns about Trump’s involvement in the riot and criticize his response to the situation. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defends Trump, stating that attempting to criminalize politics is a problem. Meanwhile, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie remains restrained, stating that he wants to see any potential indictment before discussing the case against Trump, but emphasizes that Trump’s conduct on January 6th shows he doesn’t care about the country and the Constitution.
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