Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called Donald Trump
"missing in action" for skipping Wednesday's second Republican presidential debate, where he and a half-dozen others sought a breakout moment that could weaken the former president's commanding hold on the primary contest.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a frequent Trump critic, chimed in, saying Trump is "afraid" and mocking him as "Donald Duck" for skipping the debate. The seven candidates are vying with Trump to become their party's nominee to face Biden, the presumptive Democratic Party nominee, in the November 2024 election.
By shunning both debates, the former president signaled he was focused on Biden, his once and perhaps future opponent, rather than the Republican contenders who trail badly in the polls. DeSantis, 45, made his name nationally by opposing many U.S. government policies to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He has since become a leading figure fighting what he argues are overly progressive policies favored by educators and corporations.
Even when asked about the expanding U.S. autoworkers' strike, Sen. Tim Scott turned the subject to the border while criticizing Biden for joining the picket line on Tuesday.
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