President Donald Trump plans to skip the first Republican presidential primary debate in favor of an interview with Tucker Carlson. This alternative forum would allow him to voice his opinions without interference or censorship.
Due to his nonconformist nature as a candidate, President Trump has made the strategic decision to abstain from participating in the debate, deviating from the conventional path followed by presidential candidates.
According to a report by the New York Times, President Trump plans to overshadow the Republican primary debate and instead pursue an alternative course of action.
Donald Trump is the current frontrunner among Republican presidential candidates, and it is anticipated that his decision not to partake in the debate will have a negative impact on media viewership.
Today is was announced that President Trump is skipping the first GOP Presidential debate on August 23 in Wisconsin that is hosted by Fox News. Instead, he will be doing a live interview online with @TuckerCarlson who was recently fired by Fox News😂.
Today before the news… pic.twitter.com/jk9jtwbHZ5
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) August 18, 2023
Trump also brought up the topic of his participation in the discussion, given his commanding lead over his competitors, thereby conveying a logical viewpoint.
Former President Donald Trump conveyed his opinions in a message published on the social media platform Truth Social.
“Many people are asking whether or not I will be doing the DEBATES. ALL AMERICANS have been clamoring for a President of extremely High Intelligence.
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. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
The upcoming debate is scheduled for August 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and will be moderated by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, two respected Fox News correspondents.
“The RNC is proud to announce the @FoxNews Republican Primary Debate with Partners @YAF and @RumbleVideo,” the Republican National Committee tweeted in April.
Carlson initiated the launch of a novel program on X, formerly known as Twitter, that has no connection to Fox News.