Former President Donald Trump has indicated that he is considering skipping the Republican Party’s first primary debate next month, noting that there is a possibility he will organize an alternative event instead.
Citing his lead in polls and what he described as the hosting network’s bias against him, Trump told Reuters in a telephone interview that he will “possibly not” attend the debate, to be hosted by Fox News on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
“Why would I give them time to make statements? Why would I do that when I’m leading them by 50 points and 60 points,” he said….