- Former President Trump skips first GOP primary debate. Trump has said that he is skipping the debate because he does not believe that it is necessary. He has also said that he is not afraid of debating his rivals, but he does not want to give them a platform to attack him.
- Steve Doocy says Trump’s decision to skip debate could benefit Biden. Doocy, the host of Fox & Friends, said on Monday that Trump’s decision to skip the debate could benefit President Biden. He argued that by skipping the debate, Trump is giving Biden an excuse to also skip any future debates between the two candidates. This could be a major advantage for Biden, as he has been criticized for his performance in debates in the past.
- New poll shows Trump with commanding lead in GOP presidential primary. A new national poll shows that former President Trump has a commanding lead in the Republican presidential primary, with 62% of the likely GOP primary vote. His main rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, trails far behind with 16%.
- Trump’s indictment does not hurt his support among Republicans. A new poll by NBC News/Des Moines Register/Mediacom found that Trump’s indictment on criminal charges in Georgia has not damaged his popularity among Republicans. In fact, it may have even boosted his support among some voters. This is likely due to the fact that many Republicans believe that the indictment is politically motivated.
- GOP primary debates to begin this week. The first GOP primary debates will begin this week in Iowa. The debates will be a major test for the candidates and will help to shape the race for the Republican nomination.
