Donald Trump Says He’s Skipping Primary Debates – Plural

President Trump confirmed Sunday that he would be skipping Wednesday’s GOP primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

In a Truth Social post, Trump referenced his polling numbers and said he would not be doing the debates (plural).

Many wonder if that means he won’t participate in any future GOP primary debates this election cycle.

“New CBS POLL, just out, has me leading the field by “legendary” numbers. TRUMP 62%, 46 Points above DeSanctimonious (who is crashing like an ailing bird!), Ramaswamy 7%, Pence 5%, Scott 3%, Haley 2%, Sloppy Chris Christie 2%, “Aida” Hutchinson 1%. The public knows who I am & what a successful Presidency I had, with Energy Independence, Strong Borders & Military, Biggest EVER Tax & Regulation Cuts, No Inflation, Strongest Economy in History, & much more. I WILL THEREFORE NOT BE DOING THE DEBATES!” Trump said.

Former President Donald Trump is signaling he might not do any primary election debates — plural — after he skips the first debate on Wednesday in Milwaukee. https://t.co/v3p3QmrFcM

— The Washington Times (@WashTimes) August 21, 2023

From The Washington Times:

For weeks, Mr. Trump signaled he did not want to do the first debate. He says he would face bias from moderators and unnecessarily risk his front-runner status.

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He plans to counter-program the first debate by sitting for an interview with conservative host Tucker Carlson.

Mr. Trump also does not want to sign a loyalty pledge from the Republican National Committee that says candidates must vow to support the eventual nominee if they wish to participate in debates.

Mr. Trump is unpredictable, and he might change his mind. But the latest comments suggest his boycott will extend to the second debate in California on Sept. 27 and beyond.

Trump’s spokesman did not clarify if he meant he would skip all the GOP primary debates or just the debate this Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.

As WLTReport noted, Trump will interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson during the GOP primary debate.

Trump Plans To Skip Debate To Do Something Even BIGGER

From our prior reporting:

Trump on Thursday night made it clear he’s not going to be on the debate stage on August 23rd.

In a Truth Social post, the 45th president 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.”

He 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.”

So now that Trump is free on the 23rd, what will he do instead?

Several insiders from inside Trump’s camp have revealed that Trump and Tucker Carlson are in talks to do an interview on the same day the RNC will have their debate on Fox News.