Staff Reports
The Trump campaign has made a strong demand to the Republican National Committee (RNC): cancel all future debates to focus on preventing Democrats from stealing the 2024 election. The campaign managers, Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, stated that this move is necessary to allocate resources effectively and address concerns about voter integrity. They believe that anything less than canceling the debates would show a lack of seriousness towards these concerns and prioritize helping Joe Biden over ensuring a safe and secure election.
Trump Campaign Calls on RNC to Cancel All Future GOP Debates https://t.co/OKUJYVq0hM
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This call to cancel debates comes after last week’s Fox News GOP debates turned into a “squabbling match.” Trump, who chose not to attend, overshadowed the event with his interview with Tucker Carlson, which captured higher ratings. Kari Lake commented that the debates were like the “kids’ table at Thanksgiving,” where they would be causing trouble, but nobody would be paying attention. This sentiment reflects the view that Trump is the clear nominee, as noted by former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who emphasized the choice between reelecting Joe Biden or helping Donald Trump.
Trump himself has dismissed the other candidates as mere job seekers, doubting their suitability for the vice presidency. He has already skipped the first primary debate in favor of speaking to a crowd of union members and delivering a pre-taped interview with Tucker Carlson. So it comes as no surprise that he has declared his intention not to participate in any future debates, citing a recent CBS poll that shows him leading the field by a significant margin.
Former Governor Chris Christie, however, has criticized Trump for avoiding the debates during the RNC primary debates. Christie warned Trump and accused him of being afraid to defend his record on stage. Despite these criticisms, the Trump campaign’s call to cancel debates reflects their belief that focusing on preventing election theft should take precedence over participating in scheduled debates.
