Trump Reveals Whether He Will Attend Presidential Debate On August 23rd

In a late-night Truth Social post, Trump has made it clear that he will not attend Fox News’ GOP presidential debate.

Trump on Truth Social wrote “Many people are asking whether or not I will be doing the DEBATES? ALL AMERICANS have been clamoring for a President of extremely High Intelligence.”

The 45th president went on to write “As everyone is aware, my Poll numbers, over a “wonderful” field of Republican candidates, are extraordinary. In fact, I am leading the runner-up, whoever that may now be, by more than 50 Points. Reagan didn’t do it, and neither did others.”

He concluded his post by writing “People know my Record, one of the BEST EVER, so why would I Debate? I’M YOUR MAN. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Here’s his post on Truth Social:

Breaking news: President Trump is not going to the DEBATE. 💥👊

TRUMP, I’M YOUR MAN. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/F6GwaQSFX5

— Freedom 🇺🇸🦅 (@PU28453638) August 18, 2023

JUST IN: President Trump confirms on #TruthSocial that he will not be attending the RIGGED @FoxNews GOP presidential debate in Wisconsin this week, on August 23.

He has to turn himself in at the courthouse in Fulton County, Georgia by August 25th. This is ELECTION INTERFERENCE… pic.twitter.com/JwsUwbL0Eg

— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) August 18, 2023

Previously the RNC announced that every presidential candidate wanting to hit the debate stage must sign a loyalty pledge that requires candidates to support the Republican presidential nominee.

Per The Hill:

Former President Trump’s refusal to sign the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) loyalty pledge is putting the organization in a bind as next week’s GOP primary debate approaches.

Trump said he wouldn’t sign the pledge last week and is expected to announce in the coming days whether he will attend the event.

RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel must now navigate the thorny situation of appeasing Trump — both a ratings draw and the clear front-runner in the primary — while maintaining her control as head of the party.

“It’s a distinct possibility that the Republican nominee for president could simply decide to shun the RNC itself,” said Brian Seitchik, a Republican strategist and Trump campaign alum. “When a candidate refuses to play by the rules, it obviously weakens the RNC’s position.”

However, McDaniel has given no indication that the RNC will make any exceptions for the former president.

“It’s the Beat Biden Pledge,” McDaniel told CNN’s Chris Wallace in an interview last month. “And what we’re saying — and the debate committee has met for over two years people from Alaska to Illinois to Tennessee — is if you’re going to stand on the Republican National Committee debate stage you should be able to support the nominee and beat Biden.”

Newsmax hinted Trump may turn himself in on the same day the presidential debate takes place.

Here’s the report:

🚨BREAKING: Newsmax reports on possibility Trump may turn himself in for Fulton County, Georgia arraignment DURING GOP Debate pic.twitter.com/Lh2xSIynM4

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 18, 2023