Trump Considers Boycott Of Initial GOP Debate As He Dominates Polls
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Former President Donald Trump, leading in most polls for the GOP nomination in 2024, is considering skipping the initial Republican debate scheduled for Aug. 23. The event will be aired on Fox News, a unit of Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:FOX), and streamed on Rumble (NASDAQ:RUM). Trump's absence could potentially impact the ratings of both platforms.
June 28, 2023 | 7:48 pm
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Fox Corporation could potentially see a decrease in viewership for the initial GOP debate if Trump decides to skip it.
Trump's presence in the debate could significantly boost viewership for Fox News. His absence could lead to lower ratings, potentially impacting the stock price of Fox Corporation in the short term.
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Rumble could potentially see a decrease in viewership for the initial GOP debate if Trump decides to skip it.
Trump's presence in the debate could significantly boost viewership for Rumble. His absence could lead to lower ratings, potentially impacting the stock price of Rumble in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80