Milwaukee Hosts First Debate of Eight Republican Candidates; Trump Did Not Participate

In the first debate for the Republican candidates vying for the title of "main Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential election," eight candidates, including Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, and Tim Scott, an American senator, faced off in Milwaukee. According to Reuters, after Donald Trump, the leading candidate, decided to skip this debate, Republicans are expected to focus their attacks on Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, as the "holder of the second vote in the polls after Trump." Reuters reported that this debate takes place before Trump’s "scheduled surrender" in Georgia due to charges related to overturning the 2020 election. While Mike Pence, the former Vice President, may challenge Trump, Chris Christie, a former ally of Trump who has now become a critic, may launch severe attacks against Trump in this debate. The report also indicates that despite potential disagreements, candidates may avoid "direct criticism of Trump" to maintain and gain the votes of his supporters. Meanwhile, Ron DeSantis's campaign expects to face severe criticisms from Ramaswamy and Christie during tonight's debate. According to statistics, in the latest poll, 47% of Republicans supported Trump, while DeSantis's support has dropped to 13%, with other candidates still in single digits. A new indictment has been issued against Trump; he is facing charges of "interference in the 2020 election." A brief look at the candidates in the American presidential election: Ron DeSantis, a Republican candidate: Iranians use money to support terrorism. Former Congressman Will Hurd has also announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2024 election. Christie began his presidential campaign in the U.S. with an attack on Trump. Nikki Haley criticized Trump and DeSantis's views on U.S. foreign policy. Mike Pence entered the Republican primaries for the 2024 election. The strongest Republican challenger to Trump became a candidate for the 2024 presidential election.