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Trump Brilliantly Stiffs Fox and Its Loser Debate for An Interview Instead With Tucker Carlson

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Former President Donald J. Trump is reportedly planning to overshadow the upcoming first Republican primary debate by engaging in an online interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. This strategic move comes as Mr. Trump has conveyed his decision to skip the debate in Milwaukee to individuals close to him, as confirmed by sources familiar with the situation.

Given Mr. Trump's known unpredictability, there remains a possibility of him reversing his stance, as evidenced by a somewhat equivocal post on his Truth Social website. In this post, he highlighted his strong polling position against his rivals and drew parallels to past presidents like Reagan who also refrained from debating.

Over the past weeks, Trump has been seeking advice from aides, associates, and his rally attendees regarding his course of action. Although there had been hints of a last-minute surprise appearance, insiders have long speculated that he would opt out of the initial two Republican debates, both of which are under the auspices of the Republican National Committee (R.N.C.). The apparent decision to skip the first debate holds significant implications, both for the R.N.C. and for Fox News, the host of the event, making it a notable rebuff to both entities.

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