Trump's Detroit Visit: Skips GOP Debate to Target Auto Workers

Former President Donald Trump will skip the second Republican presidential primary debate and instead travel to Detroit to deliver a speech to an audience that includes current and former union members. The speech will serve as counterprogramming to the debate and comes amid the ongoing United Auto Workers strike. Trump's visit to Michigan signals a focus on the general election and his team's efforts to appeal to vulnerable voters. The Trump campaign has also started running a radio ad in Detroit and Toledo aimed at appealing to auto workers. Biden's reelection campaign criticized Trump's visit, accusing him of selling out Michigan workers during his presidency. Trump has maintained a large lead in primary polls and has indicated that he is unlikely to debate his GOP rivals.