When President Trump asked the large crowd in Erie, Pennsylvania if they had participated in the Republican primary debates, they gave an interesting reaction.
Trump stated “Am I going to stand up there by guys with 0, 1, 2, 3 percent, maybe 4, and have them ask me hostile questions?”
Trump continued “But now put on your political cap, right? We have to save our country. We have to win. Should I get up there with 10 or 12 hostile people and a hostile network and be abused with terrible accusations?”
The crowd’s response was varied, with the bulk of people saying “no” to express their opposition.
Trump admitted that the debate’s high degree of entertainment would be one benefit of his participation.
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The Hill reported the following:
Former President Trump received a loud no when he asked if he should take part in the forthcoming Republican presidential debate during a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Regarding his attendance in the first debate, which will be held on August 23 in Milwaukee at Fox News’ expense, Trump said he had been asked several questions about it. He has already made hints that he could forego the debate, claiming that Fox is a “hostile network” and that since he is now leading in the polls, he should be exempt from having to face off against the other contenders who are far behind him.
“Am I going to stand up there by guys with 0, 1, 2, 3 percent, maybe 4, and have them ask me hostile questions?” he said Saturday.
“Should I get up there with 10 or 12 hostile people and a hostile network and be abused with terrible questions?” Trump enquired of the audience.
The reaction to missing the procession was received with a loud “no” from all sides, which caused the audience to applaud.
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The New York Post claims:
President Donald Trump impulsively asked the crowd at a rally on Saturday in Pennsylvania whether they thought he should participate in the upcoming GOP primary debates.
When former president Donald Trump assessed the possible political benefits of going up against his “hostile” opponents on stage versus the just entertaining aspect it would give, he got a range of reactions.
“Am I going to stand up there with [candidates who are] zero, one, two, three percent, maybe four [in the polls] … and have them ask me hostile questions?” He polled the people in Erie. “And if I don’t go to the debate … they say that ratings are going to be really bad.”
“But now put on your political cap, right? We have to save our country. We have to win. Should I get up there with 10 or 12 hostile people and a hostile network and be abused with terrible accusations?” he continued.
“We’ll see what happens; I haven’t made a commitment one way or the other. Should I do them or not?” he asked.
The 45th president asked his followers if they thought he should take part in the debates, drawing mixed reactions of jeers and applause.
