MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) – Once again, Donald Trump steals the show.
The billionaire Republican’s decision to tangle with Fox News and skip the final presidential debate before Iowa’s kickoff caucuses all but ensures that he – and he alone – will dominate the conversation in the closing moments of campaigning in 2016’s leadoff state.
It’s a move that for any other candidate would probably be viewed as un-presidential. But for Trump, it’s more likely to serve as fresh evidence that he’s successfully redefining the art of presidential politics.
“This takes guts, and is the kind mentality our country needs in order to Make America Great Again,” Trump’s campaign charged in a statement that cited his campaign slogan and confirmed the finality of his decision.
Instead of appearing on the debate stage Thursday night, Trump said he will host an event at the same time to raise money for wounded veterans.