Trump’s Strategies for Debate Presence
- Former President Trump will not be attending the upcoming Republican presidential primary debate in Wisconsin.
- He and his team are planning various strategies to keep his presence dominant around the event:
- Surrogates are expected in Milwaukee to make their presence felt, including Donald Trump Jr., Kimberly Guilfoyle, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rep. Mike Waltz, and Rep. Byron Donalds.
- Trump will participate in a pre-taped interview with Tucker Carlson to coincide with the debate.
- The absence from the debate stage is seen as part of a broader pattern for Trump to dominate news cycles.
Georgia Legal Surrender During Debate Week
- Trump is scheduled to surrender to authorities in Georgia the same week as the debate due to charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
- Timing of this surrender could overshadow positive news for rivals, leading to speculation of strategic timing.
- His legal issues are expected to become a significant debate topic.
Supporters and Detractors in Milwaukee
- Moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum have hinted Trump’s absence and legal issues will be part of the evening’s questions.
- Some opponents may criticize Trump’s absence, especially those such as Chris Christie and Mike Pence, while others may defend him, such as Vivek Ramaswamy.
