Kayleigh McEnany says Trump debate decision gives Biden an excuse: 'Huge political miscalculation'
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Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said former President Donald Trump's decision not to attend the first Republican primary debate was a "political miscalculation." McEnany, speaking on Fox News, claimed that her former boss's decision would play out to President Joe Biden's advantage and give him an excuse to avoid a debate with Trump. She also argued that his refusal to show up would allow his rivals to criticize him without being able to defend himself. UP FOR DEBATE: TRUMP, DESANTIS, AND 2024 GOP HOPEFULS' STANCE ON AI "You...
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