Trump to sign GOP pledge, commit to back party nominee
- 9 years ago
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump will sign a pledge Thursday to support the GOP nominee in next year's general election, effectively ruling out a third-party or independent run, according to two Republicans familiar with the move.
The promise, which Trump has long avoided making, brings him closer to a party whose rank-and-file activists he has thrilled this summer but whose leadership has at times viewed his rapid ascent with alarm, especially the prospect of an outside bid that could siphon away votes from the eventual standard-bearer.
The Republicans familiar with Trump's decision requested anonymity to discuss private conversations.
They also said that Trump may have caveats or conditions upon signing that have not yet been shared beyond the businessman's tight-knit inner circle.
The promise, which Trump has long avoided making, brings him closer to a party whose rank-and-file activists he has thrilled this summer but whose leadership has at times viewed his rapid ascent with alarm, especially the prospect of an outside bid that could siphon away votes from the eventual standard-bearer.
The Republicans familiar with Trump's decision requested anonymity to discuss private conversations.
They also said that Trump may have caveats or conditions upon signing that have not yet been shared beyond the businessman's tight-knit inner circle.