Trump to skip second Republican debate for Detroit prime-time speech

Former President Donald Trump will skip the second Republican presidential primary debate in California next week and instead will travel to Detroit to deliver a speech to an audience that will include current and former union members, according to a source familiar with his plans.

His prime-time remarks will serve as counterprogramming to the September 27 debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.

The news comes as the United Auto Workers’ strike has entered its fourth day.

“The auto workers are being sold down the river by their leadership, and their leadership...