Trump Says He Won’t Sign RNC Loyalty Pledge Needed for GOP Primary Debate

Former President Donald Trump declined to sign the RNC’s loyalty pledge, a requisite for participation in the GOP primary debate.

Former U.S. President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump drives a golf cart ahead of the LIV Golf Invitational series tournament at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Aug. 9, 2023. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images

Former President Donald Trump said late on Aug. 9 that he won’t sign the loyalty pledge that the Republican National Committee (RNC) requires presidential candidates to sign to participate in the GOP primary debate.

The loyalty pledge requires the candidates to support the eventual Republican presidential nominee in 2024.