Candidates spar at GOP debate, Trump's interview with Tucker, and the death of the leader of the Wagner Mercenary group in a plane crash.
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Key Republican candidates clash over important issues at the GOP primary debate, highlighting divisions within the party.
Former president Trump discusses his decision to skip the debate and addresses various topics in an interview with Tucker Carlson.
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Key Points from the Republican Debate
The first Republican debate featured candidates trading blows over key issues, with notable standout performances from Ramaswami, DeSantis, Pence, Christie, and Haley. Topics discussed included the economy, abortion, crime, climate change, funding for Ukraine, China, education, and UFOs. While the crowd showed support for Trump, candidates were divided on supporting him as the GOP nominee if he were to be convicted. There were heated exchanges between Ramaswami and Haley on funding for Ukraine, and Santas differentiated himself from Trump on lockdown policies.
Trump's Interview with Tucker Carlson
Before the debate, Trump sat down with Tucker Carlson, discussing his decision not to attend the debate and touching on various topics. Trump criticized Democrats, expressed concerns about the country heading towards civil war, and highlighted immigration as his primary focus. He also addressed his legal problems, calling them nonsense and comparing potential charges to those that could be brought against Clinton and Stacey Abrams. Trump is expected to turn himself in at Fulton County Jail.
Death of Russian Oligarch Yavgeni Pragosian
Yavgeni Pragosian, founder of the Wagner Group, a Russian-backed private military company, reportedly died in a plane crash near Moscow. Pragosian was a major power broker in Russia and fell out with Putin due to dissatisfaction with the war effort in Ukraine. Amid speculation and rumors on social media, an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash and whether Putin was involved.
Candidates spar at the first GOP primary debate, Former President Trump skipped the debate for a sit down interview with Tucker Carlson, and the leader of the Wagner Mercenary group dies in a plane crash. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.