Gaetz predicts Trump’s victory, declares race practically finished in Republican debate.

MILWAUKEE — Former President Donald Trump’s Absence Dominates⁣ Debate

Wednesday night’s debate⁢ took​ an unexpected turn as former President Donald Trump, who did not‌ attend the event, became the center of attention. His supporters in the spin room wasted no time in declaring him the winner, leaving the press intrigued.

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As Sean Hannity ​interviewed Gov. Ron⁤ DeSantis (R-FL) in the background, Rep. Matt⁣ Gaetz⁣ (R-FL) confidently proclaimed that the race was practically ‍over. Gaetz pointed out that no Republican had held such ⁢a significant lead​ in ​Iowa since George W. ‌Bush ​in ‌2000, and ⁤he believed⁢ the numbers would only improve for the Trump campaign beyond Iowa.

Surprisingly, Trump’s presence during the debate was ⁤minimal, with little mention ⁢of ​him until ​the moderators directly⁤ asked about him in ⁢the second ⁢hour. Candidate ⁤reactions varied, with⁢ some praising​ Trump, like Vivek Ramaswamy, while others, such ⁤as Chris Christie ⁤and Mike Pence, condemned him.

However, Gaetz had no mixed feelings about Trump.⁢ He couldn’t help but comment ‍on‍ Pence, comparing him to a relic from the 1980s Republican ​era. Gaetz’s bold statement didn’t ⁢go unnoticed.

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Gaetz also predicted that Ramaswamy‍ would⁤ surpass DeSantis and secure second place in the polls after the debate. However, he believed ⁣that the⁣ top of the race ​would remain unchanged. Gaetz criticized DeSantis for failing to make a breakthrough during the debate, suggesting that Ramaswamy’s unique approach would propel him forward.

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