Former US President Donald Trump apparently does not want to accept his invitation to the first Republican TV debate. The reason: People would know his balance sheet.
According to a media report, former US President Donald Trump wants to stay away from the first television debate of the Republican presidential candidates – and instead gives an interview to former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The “New York Times” reported on Friday, citing informed circles, that Trump had decided not to take part in the TV debate next Wednesday.
“People know my record is one of the best ever, so why should I debate?”
The 77-year-old had already raised doubts on Thursday evening on his online platform Truth Social that he would take part in the debate held by the right-wing news channel Fox News. The right-wing populist referred, among other things, to the huge lead he has in surveys of Republican applicants. “People know my record is one of the best ever, so why should I debate?” asked Trump.
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The “New York Times” now reported that the ex-president had informed several confidants that he would not be taking part in the debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rather, he wanted to give an online interview to right-wing presenter Carlson, who was fired by Fox News in April. In the past few months, Carlson has published a series of interviews on the Internet platform Twitter, which has since been renamed “X”, reaching an audience of millions.
Trump’s spokesman confirm nothing
A spokesman for Trump’s campaign team did not want to confirm the New York Times report when asked by the AFP news agency. “We haven’t confirmed anything from our side.” After the “New York Times”, the news channel CNN also reported on the ex-president’s alleged plans.
Trump is the clear favorite in the race for the Republican presidential candidacy for the 2024 election. In polls, the ex-president, who has since been indicted in four cases, received almost 55 percent of the votes – and is a full 40 points ahead of the second-placed governor of the state of Florida, Ron DeSantis.
The Republican primary begins Jan. 15 in the state of Iowa. The primary winner will challenge incumbent Joe Biden, who is running for re-election, in November 2024.
Source: Stern
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