The former president, who far outdistances his Republican challengers in opinion polls, has called the debates a waste of time and energy.
For the fourth time this campaign season, former President Donald Trump will be otherwise occupied while his Republican challengers trade barbs in a televised debate.
But this time there is a twist. Previously, the former president held high-profile events that directly competed for attention with the Republican National Committee-sanctioned debate.
Instead, when the other candidates face off at the University of Alabama on Dec. 6, the former president will attend a low-key, private fundraiser in Hallandale Beach, Florida, a source close to the Trump campaign confirmed to The Epoch Times on Dec. 1.
Three real estate developers are hosting President Trump’s closed-door “end-of-year” reception, Florida outlet WPLG-TV reported, adding that proceeds will benefit MAGA Inc. That “Super PAC,” or political action committee, is named after the former president’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again.” MAGA Inc.’s website says the group’s mission is “to ensure a second Trump administration and to promote America First candidates.”
The preceding day,…
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