Trump claims skipping RNC debate was the right call, citing poll dominance.

Former President Donald Trump Claims Victory in Polls After Skipping⁤ Debate

Former President Donald Trump confidently asserted on Tuesday that ⁣his decision to skip the first Republican ⁤debate was the ​right‍ one, citing his ‍continued dominance in the polls. Despite a⁢ slight decrease in support according to some polls, Trump remains firmly in the lead ​over his ‌rivals.

Trump’s Poll Numbers Rise ‍Despite Debate Absence

In a series of five polls conducted before and after the ​debate, Trump experienced a decrease ‍in support in two polls, while the other three showed no change. Nevertheless, he maintains a significant ‍advantage over ⁢his ⁣competitors.

“My Poll numbers are UP since the very ⁣boring, record-setting⁣ low (ratings!), debate,” Trump proudly announced on ⁤Truth Social. “Leading ⁣by BIG numbers. I made the right decision, and ⁢broke all⁢ records with the‌ Tucker Carlson Interview!”

Although two post-debate ‌polls indicated a decline in support for the‌ former president, he‍ still maintained a substantial lead. An Emerson College poll⁣ revealed that Trump ⁣had the backing of 56% of respondents before the‍ debate, which decreased to 50% after ​the debate, a 6%⁣ drop. Similarly, Insider Advantage polls conducted just before and after the debate⁤ showed a 6% ‍decrease in support, falling from 51% to 45%.

Trump’s Bold ⁣Decision and Legal Challenges

Trump made the bold choice to forgo the debate in Milwaukee, opting instead for an interview with former Fox News host Tucker⁣ Carlson. While eight other candidates‌ participated in the debate, including Trump’s former Vice President Mike Pence, the interview‍ and debate ​coincided⁤ with ⁤Trump’s⁣ surrender to the Fulton County Jail on ⁤racketeering and conspiracy charges. He is ⁢one of 19 defendants in​ the ongoing case.

Despite facing four court cases this ⁣year ​in Georgia,⁣ Florida, Washington, D.C., and New York, Trump’s popularity remains unwavering. ⁣He maintains a commanding lead of approximately‌ 40 points over his toughest challenger, Governor‍ Ron DeSantis (R-FL), according ⁤to RealClearPolitics aggregated data as of​ Friday.

Former ​South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley experienced a slight boost in the polls following the debate. However, she has garnered more attention from voters in the ⁢general election rather than within the GOP⁤ nomination.

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