I think Trump will show up. Roger Ailes can’t pull Megyn Kelly from the debate and Donald knows it. Fox News would lose all credibility if Ailes did that. If he doesn’t show up, he’ll give the others on stage a talking point served up on a silver platter: “He can’t even face the moderators here tonight. Do we really want someone like that in the White House?” Also, depending on which poll you look at, Cruz can still take Iowa. Does Donald Trump really want to give Cruz an open forum on Thursday where he (Trump) can’t immediately fire back? I think Trump will be there.
Trump can handle anything Cruz has to say,,and it’s not a given the so-called moderators would give him a chance to respond in the ‘debate’ anyway.
Trump can respond through the media outlets.
I disagree. I think he sees the handwriting on the wall that the Cruz superior organization in Iowa will trounce his. Trump is looking for an excuse for losing so he can continue the charade that he is a winner.