CBS poll shows ex-president is preferred candidate for 62% of Republican voters with closest rival, Ron DeSantis, at 16%
Good morning, US politics blog readers. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Donald Trump confirmed he will skip the first GOP primary debate on Wednesday, amid reports he is weighing up several options in an attempt to upstage the opening event in the Republican party’s nominating contest.
“The public knows who I am & what a successful Presidency I had,” the former president wrote on his social media platform.
I WILL THEREFORE NOT BE DOING THE DEBATES.”
11.40am eastern time. President Joe Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, will depart Reno, Nevada, to travel to Maui, Hawaii, arriving at 5.10pm. They will meet with federal, state and local leaders; see the damage from wildfires and recovery efforts; and meet with survivors and first responders.
12.15pm. Attorney General Merrick Garland will travel to Fargo, North Dakota, to visit the US attorney’s office for the district of North Dakota and meet with federal, state and local law enforcement leaders.
11.25pm. The Bidens will leave Maui to return to Reno.
The Senate and House are out.
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