As Americans gear up for the first Republican Presidential primary debate, an important question remains: Will former President Donald Trump take the debate stage? As he manages four indictments, the former President has yet to signal if he’ll be making an appearance in Milwaukee alongside the other seven Republican presidential candidates vying for the nomination — but his presence, or lack thereof, could have significant impacts on how the debate plays out. Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier, who’s preparing to host the debate alongside Fox News’ Martha MacCallum, joins the Rundown to discuss where he believes former President Trump’s head may be regarding his appearance, how his attendance will likely shape what topics will be top of mind for the other GOP candidates, and what other issues are expected to come up in Milwaukee next week.
Some candidates are still struggling to qualify for the first Republican primary debate, with just one week to turn things around. Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) has met the polling requirements, but not the fundraising criteria of 40,000 donors. Governor Hutchinson joins the Rundown to discuss how he still expects to make the stage in Milwaukee next Wednesday, and why he thinks voters are looking for an alternative to both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.
Plus, commentary by Jimmy Failla, host of “Fox Across America with Jimmy Failla.”
