Posted on 08/18/2023 12:42:00 PM PDT by CFW
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former U.S. President Donald Trump plans to skip the first Republican primary debate next week and instead sit for an online interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the New York Times reported, citing people briefed on the matter.
Trump has for months suggested that he would likely pass on Wednesday night's debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, arguing that it did not make sense to give others a change to attack him given his sizeable lead among Republicans in national polls.
Trump has also criticized Fox, which is hosting the debate, over its recent coverage of him.
Trump's absence could mean Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a distant second in the polls, will become the focus of attacks from other candidates looking to position themselves as the primary alternative to the former president.
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Two scores in one!
So the Republican Debate will now have 70% less name calling. Maybe Clint Eastwood could do another empty chair ad.
Can’t wait to miss the debate.
COOL BEANS!!!!!!…..GO TRUMP!!!
Going only exposes himself to the moderators who do nothing
but fire darts and arrows at him throughout.
So Mr. X, do you prefer summer or winter?
Ah, Mr. Trump how would be deliver sure, comprehensive, and
lasting world peace? And please be specific and don’t lie.
“Can’t wait to miss the debate.”
Me as well. I know what I’ll be watching.
Trump has all of the leverage. Glad to see he’s using it.
I had no intention of watching him be attacked by globalists for globalists. Another great move.
Trump should not go to this debate. The moderators and the 1% candidates will gang up on him. It will be all about getting Trump, not a fair debate.
The libtard Brett Baier is moderating. He is shamelessly biased - like Chris Wallace. If the GOP cannot negotiate for fair moderators then this should be the reaction.
Even if there were no moderators at all, it would still be a waste of Trump’s time. It’s like a boxing match between a heavyweight and a bantamweight.
I seem to remember Fox sending out a Cease & Desist letter to Tucker a while back. Fortunately, he seems to have ignored it.
Don’t blame Trump, but the debate would have been VERY entertaining if he was there. Now it definitely won’t be entertaining at all..
Most of those clowns will still bash Trump all day long. What else do they have?
Most of those clowns will still bash Trump all day long. What else do they have?
It’s a trap.
Screw Fox....hope the ratings tank.....
I’ll be watching Tucker and President Trump!
So far Media has given him a complete pass.
Bravo!!!!
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