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Former President Trump may not participate in the first debate of the Republican candidates

2023-06-30 21:09:13, Kosova & Bota CNA
Former President Trump may not participate in the first debate of the Republican
Former President Donald Trump

Former President Donald Trump said he may not attend the first Republican presidential primary debate on Aug. 23, citing his lead in the polls and what he called a TV bias against him. that organizes the debate. He said that during that period he can develop an alternative activity.

In a phone interview with Reuters, Mr. Trump said "probably not," when asked if he would participate in the debate to be hosted by the Fox News channel in Milwaukee on August 23.

The debate will be the first chance for voters to see the Republican presidential candidates face off against each other.

Mr Trump called Fox News, which he has criticized for not covering his campaign activities, a "hostile network" and said he saw little merit in debating candidates such as former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. , who are far behind him in the polls.

"Why would I give them time to make statements? Why would I do that when I'm leading by 50 and 60 points in the polls," Mr. Trump said.

National polls have consistently shown him as the front-runner in the Republican primary race by a wide margin.

A Reuters/Ipsos poll earlier this month showed that about 43% of self-identified Republicans said Donald Trump was their preferred candidate, compared with 22% who chose Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Chris Christie had 2% support.

Mr Trump has faced criticism for earlier suggestions that he might skip the debate.

Chris Christie, a former ally of Donald Trump who is now one of his fiercest critics, has accused the former president of being afraid to join debates for fear of losing his lead in the race.

Donald Trump said he had offers to hold another event during the debate or later that evening.

"We have had many offers, either for a rally or for an interview from someone else," he said. "I don't want to brag, but the debate won't be very exciting if I'm not there."/ VOA





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