2023-08-24 06:12:59
Donald Trump was at the center of the first Republican debate for the 2024 presidential primary… even if he did not attend.
Eight Republican candidates for the 2024 U.S. presidential election debated in the campaign’s first debate on Wednesday night. Without the big favourite, since Donald Trump preferred to abstain. “Why should I stand there for an hour or two (…), being harassed by people who should not even be presidential candidates?”, He justified himself.
The former president preferred to grant a interview with Tucker Carlson, former star host of Fox Newsbroadcast on X (ex-Twitter) at the same time as the debate.
“It’s high time to stop normalizing his behavior.”
Loyal to Donald Trump?
Abortion, global warming, immigration, insecurity, inflation and the war in Ukraine were mentioned. The game was rather tense and messy.
The candidates had to speak regarding Donald Trump, “the elephant who is not in the room”, as the presenter called him. Complicated for the eight suitors… Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, particularly tried to avoid these questions.
“It is high time to stop normalizing his behavior”, launched Chris Christie. In addition to this former governor of New Jersey, the former governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson was the only one not to raise his hand in agreement when asked, “If Trump were convicted in court, would you still support him as your party’s candidate?”
Business man Vivek Ramaswamy, he largely defended Donald Trump. Very incisive on many topics, he was particularly taken to task by his competitors, who criticized him for his total lack of experience in politics.
The debate, broadcast on Fox News, lasted two hours.
“In my opinion, his mental state is even worse than his physical state, and in physical terms he’s not really a triathlete.”
All-out reviews
Donald Trump’s interview with Tucker Carlson lasted 46 minutes. It was broadcast on the X social network, formerly Twitter, and recorded some 90 million views, depending on the platform. A box…
The ex-president poured out criticism on Joe Biden. “He’s the worst president in the history of the United States,” he said. “I don’t think he will make it to the end, but you never know.” “In my opinion, his mental state is even worse than his physical state, and in physical terms he’s not really a triathlete.”
The other Republican primary candidates are also in his sights. Ron DeSantis, Trump’s number one challenger in the polls, is “a lost cause”. The billionaire said he was “very disappointed” with his former vice-president Mike Pence.
On the other hand, he did not dwell on his program… Above all, he specified that his priority would be to “close the border” with Mexico to reduce immigration.
This Thursday, the Republican must go in a Georgia prisonto make himself available to the authorities following his indictment for his attempts to reverse the result of the 2020 presidential election. He will be arrested, but will remain free, his lawyers having announced the payment of a bond of 200,000 dollars. His fingerprints will be taken and he should have his portrait taken for the usual “mugshot”.
1692865485
#Donald #Trump #snubs #Republican #debate #monopolizes #evening
