Trump, who is leading the race for the GOP nomination, has shown reluctance about joining the debate scheduled for August 23, hosted by the Republican National Committee and set to air on Fox News. Over the past few months, Trump has criticized Fox News for their coverage of his political adversaries. He believes that attending the debate might give his opponents an unnecessary opportunity to target him. Despite this, Fox News personnel have been encouraging Trump to join the debate, anticipating it to be a major event with high viewership. Trump’s potential choice of Carlson for an alternative event could be seen as a notable snub to Fox News, especially since Carlson was once their highest-rated presenter.
