Preparing for the GOP Debate: Moderators Anticipate Trump’s Attendance or Absence
The moderators of the Republican presidential debates, Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, are preparing for two possible scenarios regarding former President Donald Trump’s attendance. They are preparing questions for each candidate, including Trump, who has not yet announced if he will attend. Baier stated that even if Trump is not physically present, he will still be a part of questioning through sound bites and references. MacCallum believes that Trump should participate in the debate, as voters want the opportunity to vet all candidates equally. Trump has not signed the Republican National Committee’s loyalty pledge, which is a requirement for participating in the debate. Several candidates, including Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott, Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Chris Christie, and Doug Burgum, have already qualified for the debates.
