Former President Donald J. It took nearly an hour and two commercial breaks on Wednesday before the switch to Trump.
“We’re going to take a moment and talk about the elephant that’s not in the room,” concluded one of the moderators, Bret Baier, who, if he were a Republican, would have Mr. He asked candidates to raise their hands if they supported Trump. Nominated. Chris Christie and Asa Hutchinson, former governors of New Jersey and Arkansas, were the only ones not to give a definitive answer.
Those present in the discussion hall – Mr. Those who said they supported Trump made it clear which side they stood on — with cheers for those who said they supported him, and with poses for those who said no.
Mr. Christie, in a confused moment, raised his hand but pointed out that he would not support Mr Trump, drawing accusations of his behaviour. Mr. He was overwhelmed by boos triggered by Ramaswamy’s response.
“Somebody needs to stop normalizing this behavior,” Mr. Christie said. “Whether you believe the criminal charges are right or wrong, conduct is beneath the office of the President of the United States.”
Mr. Ramasamy jumped. “Your claim that honest-to-God Donald Trump is motivated by revenge and grievances would be more credible if your entire campaign wasn’t motivated by revenge and grievances against one man,” he said.
He was met with cheers.
Mr. When Christie tried to answer—Mr. “You make me laugh” to Ramasamy – the jeering was so loud that he paused twice. Eventually, Mr. Beyer stepped in and reprimanded the crowd.
When decorum returned, on January 6, 2021, when Vice President Mike Pence confirmed the results of the 2020 election, moderators went to his actions. Mr. Candidates were asked if Pence did the right thing.
“Absolutely,” said Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina. But he was quick to point out that the judiciary is politically weaponised.
On that issue, nearly every candidate agreed, although Mr. CHRISTIE AGAIN MR. Tried to focus on Trump.
“Before we get to the issues that Ron talked about, the argument that we have to have in this party is that we have to abandon the man who said he should suspend the Constitution to advance his political career.” he said.
The moderators gave the final word to Mr. Pence.
“I chose the Constitution and I always will,” he said.
