- 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.
- The Republican National Committee (RNC) has expressed disappointment in Trump’s decision to skip the debate. The RNC has said that the debate is an important opportunity for the candidates to discuss their positions on the issues.
- The other Republican candidates have mixed reactions to Trump’s decision. Some of them have said that they are disappointed that he is not participating in the debate, while others have said that they understand his decision.
