Trump Ditches GOP Debate for Taped Interview with Tucker Carlson
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Former President Donald Trump plans to skip the first Republican presidential primary debate and instead release a prerecorded interview with Tucker Carlson, according to sources. The interview has already been recorded, but it is unclear where it will be aired. Trump's decision is seen as a blow to Fox News, which will be hosting the debate. Trump has indicated for weeks that he would not participate in the debate, citing his poll numbers. Additionally, Trump's team has been in negotiations with Georgia officials regarding his surrender in connection with criminal charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
- Trump to release taped interview with Tucker Carlson, skipping GOP debate The Washington Post
- Inside Trump's Decision to Skip the G.O.P. Debate The New York Times
- Trump to skip first GOP presidential debate as other candidates struggle for strategy MSNBC
- Howie Carr: How Trump is outfoxing Murdoch’s ‘news channel’ by snubbing Republican debate Boston Herald
- `Why should I participate`: Trump chooses Tucker Carlson over Republican primary debate, says report WION
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