Trump's Absence Dominates GOP Debate

Donald Trump's absence loomed large at the Republican debate on Fox News, with the candidates grappling with how to address him without suggesting he should lose. While Trump's followers were present in the live crowd, the debate seemed to take place in a universe where Trump's 2020 loss ended his career. The candidates sparred over policy and personality, with Vivek Ramaswamy standing out as the most memorable. Fox News, which has been competing with Trump for influence, faced its own challenges in navigating his absence. Overall, the debate was a strange and lively event haunted by the ghost of Trump.