Trump will be absent from the Republican primary debate, "Everyone knows who I am" Republican primary debate | Trump

Release time:Apr 15, 2024 04:16 AM

As the 2024 US presidential election begins, the Republican Party has entered the primary stage, and the first debate is scheduled to take place on the 23rd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. However, former US President Trump confirmed on the 20th that he will not participate in this debate and may even be absent from other debates in the future. In recent months, Trump has repeatedly hinted at this, believing that his strength is exceptional and there is no need to compete on the same stage as his competitors. However, Trump's independent style is also controversial.

"Everyone knows who I am"

As the 2024 US presidential election draws to a close, a group of Republicans have been vying for the party's nomination. To showcase the strength of the candidates, the first debate is scheduled to take place during prime time on the evening of the 23rd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and will be hosted by a Fox News anchor.

However, heavyweight athlete Trump confirmed on the 20th that he will not participate in this debate.

"Everyone knows who I am and how successful my presidency was," Trump wrote on his social media platform "Truth Society" on the 20th, praising his achievements in energy independence, border and military security, tax regulation, economic development, and other areas during his tenure.

Trump also cited a recent CBS poll saying, "I'm leading by legendary numbers." He also said that Florida Governor Ron de Santis and others are far behind.

Recent polls have shown that despite facing four criminal charges, including allegations of overturning the 2020 US presidential election results, Trump insists he has been "politically persecuted" and his support within the party has not been affected, even leading the way.

According to this CBS poll, 62% of respondents said they would vote for Trump. Within the Republican Party, De Santis is closest in strength to Trump, but his approval rating is only 16%, while the support ratings of other candidates are in single digits.

"Therefore, I will not participate in these debates!" Trump wrote. It is currently unclear whether this means that Trump will be absent from all the debates in the Republican primary stage.

US media also reported that Trump has several alternative options, including an interview with former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson. It is said that the interview program has been recorded and may be aired on the evening of the 23rd. Other options include appearing at the last minute in Milwaukee, appearing at the debate venue, but sitting in the audience while commenting in real-time on "Truth Society.". In addition, there are options such as holding gatherings.

Regarding this, Trump's spokesperson Steven Zhang remained noncommittal and played a trick. He said, "Let's wait and see.".

In summary, Trump seems to want to maximize his exposure on the evening of the 23rd.

Unharmonious relationship with the media

In recent months, Trump has hinted that he will be absent from the Republican primary debate. Trump believes that given his far leading approval rating within the Republican Party, it is not beneficial to stand alongside his competitors.

"Why do I have 1%, 2%, and 0% of people ask me questions all night?" Trump said in June. "It's not bragging. If I weren't there, the debate wouldn't be very exciting."

The public opinion has noticed that, in addition to maintaining a high support rate within the party, discord with the media is also one of the reasons for reducing Trump's enthusiasm for participating in debates. US media reports that Trump's latest decision to absent from the debate marks a new chapter in the ongoing discord between him and Fox News. Fox News used to be Trump's ally, but the two sides have gradually drifted apart in recent years. Nowadays, Fox News seems to lean more towards Trump's main competitor, De Santis. Meanwhile, Trump increasingly sees Fox News as a "hostile network".

According to insiders, the second debate within the Republican Party may take place at the Reagan Library next month, and Trump is not interested in it either. He privately complained that he had never been invited to give a speech at the Reagan Library and blamed it on the library's executive, Fred Ryan, who was once the CEO of The Washington Post.

In addition, during the upcoming campaign cycle, Trump will become increasingly busy. In addition to a series of campaign activities, Trump is currently embroiled in lawsuits.

Despite being different from the past, Trump's campaign strategy seems to remain unchanged. In fact, this is not the first time Trump has been absent from presidential debates. During the 2016 election campaign, Trump abandoned the final debate in the party's primary and replaced it with his own campaign. At that time, Trump held a high-profile rally in Iowa and focused on raising funds for veterans.

At that time, this move seemed to have had an effect - pushing Trump to the headlines while diverting people's attention away from his competitors. However, Trump ultimately lost to Texas Senator Ted Cruz at the Iowa caucus meeting, and some former aides attributed this to Trump's absence from the debate at the time.

In 2020, Trump was absent from the election debate again. At that time, affected by the COVID-19, the American Presidential Debate Committee, which was responsible for hosting the presidential candidates' television debate, said that the second presidential candidates' debate would be held online, and Trump, who was seeking re-election, immediately said that he would not participate.

Intensified internal contradictions

Despite Trump's disdain, participating in intra party election debates is something that many people can only hope for but cannot achieve. According to the standards of the Republican National Committee, in order to participate in intra party debates, candidates must meet a series of thresholds, including having at least 40000 independent donors and obtaining at least 1% support in three designated national polls.

According to the Associated Press, currently, in addition to Trump and De Santis, there are also candidates who meet these criteria: former Vice President Mike Pence, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, South Carolina Governor Tim Scott, and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.

Andrew Romeo, spokesperson for the De Santis campaign, said on social media that the Florida governor looks forward to sharing his vision of becoming president on the 23rd. "You must appear and strive to win the nomination."

Currently, Christie is one of the few candidates willing to directly challenge Trump, accusing the former president of lacking the courage to make an appearance.

Trump countered, "It's not a matter of courage. It's an IQ issue."

Analysis suggests that open debate is one of the few opportunities for Republican presidential candidates to challenge Trump, showcase their strength, and even change the election process. If Trump does not participate, it may make the debate lose its value.

In fact, executives from the Republican National Committee and Fox News are also looking forward to Trump's appearance. On the morning of the 20th, Republican officials were still seeking to persuade Trump to participate in the debate.

"I still have hope that Trump will come," Republican National Committee Chairman Rona McDaniel said through Fox News, saying that it is very important for people to hear the voices of all the candidates.

It is reported that Trump remains unmoved. He believes that Fox only values his approval rating. The New York Times reported that Trump's absence decision has embarrassed the Republican National Committee and Fox News.

In addition to fundraising and support thresholds, the Republican National Committee also requires candidates to sign a commitment to unity and support for the ultimate Republican presidential candidate, regardless of who they are.

But according to the Associated Press, Trump has stated that if he loses the nomination, he will not make this promise. "Why do I need to sign? I can name three or four candidates I won't support."

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