GOP candidates look to stand out in debate as Trump sits down with Carlson: live updates

Nine Republican presidential candidates will be on air tonight, in two different forums. While eight candidates gather in Milwaukee for the first debate of the 2024 GOP primary race, a pre-recorded Tucker Carlson interview of former President Trump will be broadcast simultaneously on X, formerly known as Twitter. Trump declined to participate in the Republican National Committee (RNC) debate, hosted by Fox News, citing his commanding lead. He leads the GOP field by around 40 points in national polls despite his legal troubles. Candidates needed to meet certain requirements set...