Trump Says He Will ‘Not Be Doing the Debates’ With Rivals
- Republican front runner cites his large polling lead as reason
- Trump gives no details on alternate plans for Wednesday
Former President Donald Trump
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Donald Trump said on Sunday that he will skip primary debates against other Republican presidential candidates, citing a new poll showing him with a wide lead over his rivals for the GOP nomination.
The post on Trump’s Truth Social platform came days before the party’s first presidential debate in Milwaukee and ended weeks of speculation over whether he would take part. His announcement signals that he’s already turning his attention to a possible matchup against President Joe Biden in the general election.