The truth is, that without Trump on that stage last night, the “debate” would have been a snoozefest, and thus, no ratings.
Faux News was not fair nor balanced last night, but they, like Trump, recognize a good business opportunity when they see one.
After that circus, Trump said he wondered how the debates would have rated if he hadn't been on it.
I thought, "Egotistical to the max." and laughed at him. I missed the "debate" but the more of what I read of it, I've come around to his comment. It was a poorly-disguised media hit squad.