He figures he’s the frontrunner —why debate?
After reviewing a recent round of polls showing him firmly out in front for the GOP nomination, former President Donald Trump has confirmed on TRUTH Social that he will be skipping all RNC debates.
Trump’s TRUTH statement below:
New CBS POLL, just out, has me leading the field by “legendary” numbers. TRUMP 62%, 46 Points above DeSanctimonious (who is crashing like an ailing bird!), Ramaswamy 7%, Pence 5%, Scott 3%, Haley 2%, Sloppy Chris Christie 2%, “Aida” Hutchinson 1%. The public knows who I am & what a successful Presidency I had, with Energy Independence, Strong Borders & Military, Biggest EVER Tax & Regulation Cuts, No Inflation, Strongest Economy in History, & much more. I WILL THEREFORE NOT BE DOING THE DEBATES!
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel was still holding out hope on Sunday that Trump would decide to participate in the debates, but it clearly didn’t go her way.
The first RNC debate will take place on August 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and air on Fox News. Trump has decided to run a pre-recorded interview with Tucker Carlson at the same time.
'I WILL NOT!' Trump Boasts On Truth Social He'll Be Dodging ALL The GOP Primary Debates https://t.co/x8ncb7T9Lt
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