Trump’s plan to skip debate shields him from legal exposure
by Hugo Lowell in Washington from US news | The Guardian on (#6E37M)
Trump could put himself at risk in debate when responding to questions about his four criminal cases
Donald Trump's decision to spurn the Republican primary debate on Wednesday in favor of a pre-taped interview with Tucker Carlson solves the political question of how to inflict damage on the 2024 field, but it also eliminates concerns his remarks in the high-profile event could increase his legal exposure.
The former president confirmed over the weekend that he would not attend the debate in Milwaukee, saying in a post on his Truth Social platform: New CBS poll, just out, has me leading the field by legendary' numbers... I WILL THEREFORE NOT BE DOING THE DEBATES."
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