Mike Pence qualifies for first GOP presidential debate, joining Trump, DeSantis, Haley and others

Former Vice President Mike Pence has qualified for the first Republican presidential primary debate set for later this month, his White House campaign said Tuesday.

But it’s unclear if Pence will get a chance to debate face to face against his former boss, Donald Trump, who has suggested he will skip the forum since he already holds a commanding lead in the polls. The first debate is set for Aug. 23 in Milwaukee.

Pence hit the Republican National Committee’s 40,000-donor threshold, securing contributions from at least 200 unique donors in 40 states, according...