Posted on 01/26/2016 5:26:42 PM PST by conservative98
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa -- Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump says he will not attend a debate scheduled for Thursday night in Des Moines, an unexpected twist just days before voters here launch the election process.
"I probably won't be doing the debate. I'm going to have something else in Iowa," he said during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon.
After the press conference, Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski confirmed to The Washington Post that Trump would "definitely not" participate in Thursday's Fox News debate.
"He's definitely not participating in the Fox News debate," Lewandowski said. "His word is his bond."
He said Trump would remain in Iowa as planned and would instead host an event in the state to raise money for wounded warriors and other veterans groups.
Trump has made such threats before, but he said that the Fox News Channel, which is hosting the debate Thursday night, had gone too far by issuing press statements on Tuesday that he said mocked his concern about Megyn Kelly, one of the debate co-moderators.
"They're dealing with someone who's a little bit different. They can't toy with me like they toy with everybody else," he added.
When Trump saw the press release from Fox, "I said, 'Bye bye,'" he said.
Trump said his event on Thursday will benefit military veterans and service members wounded in war.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
Once again, Trump ‘trumps’ the media.
And, instead of wasting time in a debate, once again, he will be giving his time to veterans.
(Now watch how quickly the other candidates jump to say or do something concerning veterans, as a ‘me, too’.)
I watched debates for 40 years.
Complete waste of time.
Good for Trump.
You got that right. Furthermore, if any of the other candidates received that kind of crap, I'd hope that they would do likewise.
Not that many of them would have the fortitude to do it.
Mr. niteowl77
No, it will mean that Trump has mastered the art of mind control.
You haven't been paying attention.
The people, like me, who are inclined to support Trump HATE the presstitutes and the way they always get to choose our candidate for us by destroying the ones they don't like.
Evidently it doesn't bother you. You seem to actually approve.
If it helps our Wounded Warriors it IS good!
Silly the “bye” is directed at Trump. I’m a broken glass Cruzer.
Who the hell are you to decide who posts where?!
Sorry to disagree with you but...the number of folks who watch the Fox News Channel Debate do not matter at all.....because Democrat vermin will tune in by the millions. The number of viewers that count are the ones that tune in to the Donald Trump Rally being held in IOWA, Thursday evening for our Wounded Warriors and needy veterans and their families!!! End of story!!!
Great. Tell us, what has Cruz done for Vets? Don’t try to schmooze me. I’ve voted for him TWICE in Texas. What has Cruz done for our Wounded Warriors?
Great. Tell us, what has Cruz done for Vets? Don’t try to schmooze me. I’ve voted for him TWICE in Texas. What has Cruz done for our Wounded Warriors?
Pooor Trust Fund Donnie. Did mean old Roger Ailes hurt his feelings? BAD Roger!
Hank
“Helping Wounded Vets is a BAD thing?”
Of course not, neighbor. Oh, you thing that’s what the five-time draft dodger is doing by running from the debate?? Good grief.
Exactly.
Good!
Let Fox News get SCHLONGED!!!!
Good!
Let Fox News get SCHLONGED!!!!
Go for it! Fox Corp needs you to keep their ratings up. Megyn is counting on you!
+1
Campaigning against the media is good way to attract a lot of support. I think Trump is brilliant.
LOL nobody will bother to watch Jeb debate the Mailman.
The debate will be a nonevent.
Fox is probably having trouble selling ads right now. They will be hurt financially even if Trump changes his mind at the last minute.
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