Donald Trump will not attend the first GOP debate on Fox News, which should not surprise anyone. Instead, he plans to do a sit-down interview with Tucker Carlson.
Trump’s poll numbers in the primary exceed everyone running, and he sees no value in showing up for the debate. He probably sees no value in showing up for Fox News either.
2024 National Republican Primary
• Trump — 58% (+45)
• DeSantis — 13%
• Ramaswamy — 7%
• Pence — 4%
• Christie — 4%
• Scott — 4%
• Haley — 3%@AmericanPulseUS | 821 LV | 08/15-16https://t.co/WK70JFJh4m pic.twitter.com/64WQWRd4zD— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) August 18, 2023
Fox News won’t be happy. The ratings will likely go to Tucker, the host they fired.
“As everyone is aware, my Poll numbers, over a “wonderful” field of Republican candidates, are extraordinary. In fact, I am leading the runner up, whoever that may now be, by more than 50 Points. Reagan didn’t do it, and neither did others. People know my Record, one of the BEST EVER, so why would I Debate? I’M YOUR MAN,” Trump said.
BREAKING: Donald Trump will skip the Fox News debate and do an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson instead.
At this point, will anyone actually be watching the GOP debate? 😂
Carlson, who was fired by Fox News, appears to be stealing the show from his former… pic.twitter.com/JpkSAR1Wjy
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 18, 2023
Tom Elliott believes it’s an insult. What do you say?
Does he have a point? @tomselliott writes, "Trump voters: If Trump respected you, he wouldn’t bail on the debates. If he actually believed he was working on your behalf, he’d understand he owes it to you to make the case he really is the best qualified to lead Republicans to… pic.twitter.com/izX7LH9V1A
— Simon Ateba (@simonateba) August 18, 2023
A debate would be a waste of time for Trump. You can pick any Trump rally and see, hear and know what Trump is all about and what he has to offer for America. There is not one question Martha and Bret could come up with that Trump hasn’t already answered over and over. TRUMP 2024
Trump has been out there for months telling us what he’s going to do when he gets back to DC. Why debate? My minds made up, as well as others out there in America. It’s Trump or nothing. Bring it on……
Look at those 4 chief RINOs, all under 5%. That shows us where the party base is versus the corrupt party “leadership”. The party has had a hostile takeover the past 15 years. Many have figured it out by now. The RINO Channel will lose lots of advertising revenue due to Trump skipping the 2 Faux primary debates. Tucker may… Read more »
Amidst all the hurt and back-stabbing, I hope Trump does the right thing. He should schedule right after the debate and explain that American deserve to hear all the candidates. Be a wise elder statesman, and then show them the real reasons why they should vote for him. Be the one ready to pull the various elements of the party… Read more »