In an intriguing development in the lead-up to the 2024 Republican primary, Blaze Media has revealed plans to host the first presidential forum of the season. The event, set for Friday, July 14th, will be moderated by prominent television personality and political commentator, Tucker Carlson. However, conspicuously missing from the roster is the figure of President Donald Trump.
Following his departure from Fox News, Carlson has primarily been involved in his new series, “Tucker on Twitter.” This forum is slated to be his first major public endeavor since then. The impending event has garnered much attention due to the lineup of influential political figures expected to participate. The notable attendees confirmed so far include Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, election integrity traitor former Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Senator Tim Scott, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, entrepreneur and fierce America-First defendent Vivek Ramaswamy, and former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.
The forum, set to be live-streamed on BlazeTV and its YouTube channel, aims to provide crucial insights into the current political terrain by affording each participant the opportunity to share their perspectives and ambitions. It could provide a revealing glimpse into the future of the Republican party and the trajectory of the 2024 presidential race. Following the forum, a special episode of “Glenn TV” will feature an exclusive conversation with Tucker Carlson.
Despite the impressive list of attendees, the absence of former President Trump has triggered an array of reactions online. On social media platforms like Twitter, where the announcement was made, several users expressed disappointment with Trump’s omission. “Will NOT be watching without #Trump2024. He is the leading candidate. No one has a path to win primary,” tweeted Gretchen Smith, highlighting the polarizing figure’s continued resonance with a segment of the Republican base.
Others, such as Area Man, highlighted the potential strategies candidates might adopt towards Trump: “It will be interesting to see who attacks Trump and who defends him, and how. He’s the third rail, like Social Security in Florida or ethanol in Iowa.”
However, Lori Mills suggested that Trump’s absence could be strategic: “Trump is waiting for the clingers to drop. No reason to debate. He’s 40 points ahead.”
As the event draws near, all eyes are set on how the forum will shape the discourse for the upcoming 2024 Republican primary season. The role of Trump in this unfolding narrative, albeit absent from the forum, continues to be a topic of fervent discussion. With the stage set, the forum promises to be an engaging spectacle for observers of the American political landscape.
