Trump Retains 44-Point Lead With Republicans After Playing Hooky From Debate As Rival Inches Up
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Despite not participating in the first Republican primary debate, former President Donald Trump continues to lead in the polls for the 2024 presidential election. The debate was aired on Fox News, a unit of Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:FOX)(NASDAQ:FOXA), and livestreamed on Rumble Inc (NASDAQ:RUM). Trump released a prerecorded video interview on Twitter, which garnered over 200 million views.
August 29, 2023 | 5:43 pm
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Fox Corporation aired the first Republican primary debate. Despite Trump's absence, the event may have attracted significant viewership.
While Trump's absence from the debate could have potentially reduced viewership, his strong lead in the polls and the release of his prerecorded interview could have still attracted viewers.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
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Fox Corporation aired the first Republican primary debate. Despite Trump's absence, the event may have attracted significant viewership.
While Trump's absence from the debate could have potentially reduced viewership, his strong lead in the polls and the release of his prerecorded interview could have still attracted viewers.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Rumble Inc livestreamed the first Republican primary debate. The event may have attracted significant viewership and increased user engagement on the platform.
Rumble's livestream of the debate could have attracted significant viewership, especially given Trump's strong lead in the polls and the release of his prerecorded interview.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 50