2024 GOP Presidential Debate: Live Updates – Eight Republicans Clash in Milwaukee
The First 2024 Republican Presidential Debate
The stage is set for the highly anticipated first 2024 Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Hosted by Fox News anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum, this debate will feature eight candidates, including prominent governors and former governors.
The Candidates
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
- Tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy
- Former Vice President Mike Pence
- Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley
- South Carolina Senator Tim Scott
- Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
- Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson
- North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum
Notably absent from the debate is former President Donald Trump, the current GOP frontrunner. Instead, he has opted for a sit-down interview with former Fox News Host Tucker Carlson.
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Scott Goes After Rivals for Arguing
Senator Scott took a strong stance, criticizing Christie and Ramaswamy for their childish back-and-forth, emphasizing that such behavior does not benefit the country.
Haley Cites Her Gender as a Reason to Vote for Her
Haley highlighted the fighting among male candidates as a reason to vote for her, emphasizing the need for a woman’s perspective to accomplish meaningful change.
Ramaswamy Booed After Accusing Candidates of Being Bought and Paid For
Ramaswamy faced backlash from the audience when he accused all the other candidates of being influenced by money. Christie swiftly responded, likening Ramaswamy to ChatGPT and calling him an amateur, drawing a comparison to Barack Obama.
Rich Men North of Richmond Gets Shout Out at Beginning of Debate
The viral song “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony received recognition at the start of the GOP debate. Governor Ron DeSantis was asked why the song resonated with many Americans. DeSantis responded by stating that the song reflects the decline of the country, which he believes is a choice, not an inevitability. He emphasized the need to reverse American decline by restoring energy dominance through increased domestic production.
Haley Says She Doesn’t Care About Polls, Goes After Trump On National Debt
Former South Carolina Governor and U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley dismissed concerns about her position in recent polls and criticized her former boss, Donald Trump, for allowing the national debt to increase. She emphasized the importance of telling the truth to the American people, highlighting that both Republicans and Democrats contributed to the debt with the $2.2 trillion COVID stimulus bill.
Pence and Ramaswamy Go After Each Other
Pence asserted his readiness for the White House, citing his experience in balancing budgets as the governor of Indiana and as vice president under Trump. Taking a jab at Ramaswamy, Pence stated that now is not the time for on-the-job training. Ramaswamy, positioning himself as a non-politician, criticized the pre-debate planned slogans.
DeSantis: We’re in This Mess Because We Locked Down
DeSantis addressed the issue of COVID lockdowns, attributing the current situation to the decision to implement them. He advocated for firing bureaucrats like Anthony Fauci as a way to deal with the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Burgum Makes Joke About Accident Earlier in the Day
Burgum lightened the mood by sharing a humorous anecdote about tearing his ACL during a pickup basketball game earlier that day. He joked that he took the advice to “break a leg” a little too seriously.
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