Five statements examined after third Republican debate

Five Republican hopefuls took to the stage in Miami on Wednesday for the party’s third 2024 presidential debate, each seeking a breakout moment with voters. Frontrunner Donald Trump skipped the event.

Candidates Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott and Chris Christie took questions from NBC News moderators. The election is on Nov. 5, 2024. Incumbent President Joe Biden has said he will seek the Democratic nomination.

Reuters Fact Check examined five statements made during the debate.