LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The fateful day of the 2024 presidential election is fast approaching, and everyone is preparing for the big day and the important decision that lies in the hands of all Americans. In parallel, news correspondents are becoming more and more involved in the ongoing discourse about the Reds and Blues.
'Fox & Friends' moderators urged former president Donald Trump to take part in the first-ever GOP debate for the 2024 election, which is scheduled for August 23, 2023.
Donald Trump's refusal to participate in the GOP debate
Trump, who is facing triple indictment, has made clear his disinterest in participating in the first GOP debate. Trump has made the suggestion repeatedly in recent weeks and discussed it publicly with his supporters during his campaign in New Hampshire.
Trump says it would be "stupid" to get involved in the debate at this point because he has a big lead over the other candidates. Many other candidates, such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, have fallen sharply behind and have more or less confirmed their participation in the debate.
While Trump's supporters are divided over whether he should step up to the podium and defend his return to the presidency, the 'Fox & Friends' host seems desperate for him to participate.
'We want to hear their policies'
Hosts Steve Doocy, Brian Kilmeade and Ainsley Earhardt brought the conversation around the upcoming debate and were quite disappointed that the chances of Trump putting on a show are low.
“I just don’t see Donald Trump sitting at home watching along with 40 or 50 million Americans when he sees Ron DeSantis in that center square,” Doocy commented, “That would absolutely drive him crazy," he added.
Earhardt, consistently angered by the multiple indictments of the former president, blamed his circumstances on his public and political image that was caused by what "Democrats and DOJ put him through." But regardless, she wants him to be a part of the debate.
"Don't take it out on the Republicans," she firmly requested, "Don’t take the voters for granted. Yes, he is ahead by a lot, but to see him up on the stage would just be wonderful. We want to see how they interact. We want to hear their policies," she added.
