Trump Rivals Attack Each Other But Fail to Shake His Dominance

GOP 2024 presidential candidates lash Biden in chaotic debate
None of Trump’s rivals manage to break out as prime challenger

WATCH: The Republican contenders for the presidential nomination spent two hours hammering each other in a debate that often felt close to chaos. Jill Disis reports.Source: Bloomberg

Provide news feedback or report an error

Confidential tip?

Send a tip to our reporters

Site feedback:

Take our Survey

By Nancy Cook and Stephanie Lai

September 28, 2023 at 1:22 AM UTC

Updated on

September 28, 2023 at 4:39 AM UTC

This article is for subscribers only.

Seven of the Republican contenders for the presidential nomination spent two hours hammering each other, President Joe Biden and the absent frontrunner in a debate that often felt close to chaos.

None of them managed to deliver a defining moment that could pull them decisively away from the pack, further establishing Donald Trump’s dominant position in the race.