Trump meets with Fox executives to discuss debate concerns after expressing reluctance to face hostile opponents and questions, according to reports.

Former President Donald‍ Trump Engages in Dinner‍ Discussion with Fox News Executives

In an intriguing turn of events, former President Donald Trump recently dined with Fox News executives to discuss the upcoming Republican Party primary debate. This comes as a surprise,‌ considering Trump’s previous dismissal of the idea ⁢as “stupid”⁢ and his reluctance​ to face “hostile” opponents ‌and ​questions on the debate stage.

The dinner took place at Trump’s club in Bedminster and included⁤ Fox News ⁤President​ Jay Wallace and CEO Suzanne Scott. Interestingly, this meeting occurred shortly after Trump learned about his impending criminal charges, marking the third case in which he has been indicted.

“The⁢ executives ‘made a soft appeal’ in lobbying the 77-year-old former president to participate in the debates,” according ⁤to a report from The New York Times.

It​ seems that Trump’s advisors ⁣have cautioned him about the⁢ potential consequences of not participating in the debates. They fear that his absence could inadvertently boost another candidate’s chances of gaining momentum.

For now, Trump remains the frontrunner, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ⁤solidly in second place. The New York Times/Siena poll, considered the‌ top poll in the nation‌ by FiveThirtyEight, reveals that no other candidates come close​ to reaching double digits in terms of⁣ support. Former Vice President Mike Pence, Senator⁤ Tim Scott (R-SC),​ and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley all sit at a​ mere 3%.​ The remaining candidates fare even worse, polling at ‌2% or less.

While Trump currently enjoys a dominant position in‍ The New⁤ York Times/Siena poll, it is worth noting ⁢that ​nearly half of the respondents who chose Trump (46%) are “considering other candidates,” as indicated by the poll.

The dinner between Trump and Fox News executives was described ⁢as “cordial,” and the former president has yet to make a⁢ decision regarding his participation in the debates.

In a recent interview with Breitbart News, ​Trump emphasized the significance of debates in his previous victories, both in securing ⁢the 2016 GOP ⁢nomination ⁤and winning the general election that same year.

“I don’t want⁢ to face ‘hostile⁢ questions’ from a ‘hostile ‍network’ and⁤ ‘hostile’ candidates on the debate stage,” Trump stated.

Despite acknowledging the potential risks, Trump expressed​ his enjoyment of participating in‌ debates and his belief that they serve as a valuable platform.

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Trump specifically mentioned his reluctance to engage with candidates polling at “one, two, three, four, five” points,‌ which, according to The New York Times poll, includes all candidates except for⁢ DeSantis.

While participating in the debates may be seen as a risky move, Trump’s willingness to engage‍ in⁢ these discussions demonstrates his belief in their importance and his desire​ to​ make his voice heard.

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