”Governor Huckabee cannot just stand by … as these coordinated attacks are made in his name and for his benefit.” Read full quote here.

Read latest AP wire here.

Earlier: Trust Huckabee, an “independent” group with many close ties to former Arkansas governor and his staff, says it’s responsible for Sunday calls praising him, slamming opponents.

Meanwhile: Huckabee denounced calls Monday, saying “This is not helpful, we repudiate it.” Read his statement here.

Hear Huckabee discuss the calls– and other topics– at a Monday news conference.