The former president isn’t on the stage with eight of his rivals, but he’s expected to heavily influence how the first Republican presidential primary debate unfolds.
Donald Trump said Sunday he will skip this week's first Republican presidential debate, arguing that Americans know him well and there is no need for a public showdown with his rivals for the White House.
Punishments meant to be used only in the most serious circumstances have grown politicized and normalized. New charges against former President Donald J. Trump are likely to spur more recriminations.
Former president Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Thursday to historic charges of leading a criminal conspiracy that sought to defraud the American people by overturning the 2020 election.