[TornadoAlley3]

That is why Trump won’t debate. The other candidates will bring up the indictments and Trump not allowed to respond or he violates gag order.

[Macho MAGA Man]

Precisely! One slip up and Trump is held in contempt.

[Antoninus]

That is why Trump won’t debate.

Trump should show up to the debate and say nothing in answer to every question except: "Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to answer that question because I am under a gag order by a political appointee for crimes I did not commit. If I answer, I will be held in contempt because our legal system is a disastrous mess."

He should say that 100 times during the debate. It will be more eloquent than actually answering any of the questions.

[Political Junkie Too]

Yup. I posted that back on August 7:

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Am I missing something?

What you're missing is that none of President Trump's fellow primary candidates are covered by any gag orders. They are free to talk about the case all they want, especially on the debate stage.

Smith wants to set it up so that the Republicans bash Trump on the campaign trail, but if Trump steps over the line in responding he can haul him into court over violations of a gag order.

Basically, Smith want to manipulate the system so that Trump's Republican primary candidates do the dirty work for him.

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-PJ

[Verginius Rufus]

Trump wants to be the 2024 nominee and believes that he is entitled to the nomination. If he came to one of the debates that would imply that other candidates have a right to try to get the nomination.

[mbrfl]

Excellent point.