Coverage dated September 27, 2023

DeSantis Immediately Attacks Trump At GOP Debate For Skipping Event: ‘Missing In Action’

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DeSantis went after Trump with his first speaking opportunity at Wednesday night’s debate, joining former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in lambasting the ex-president’s absence.

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Forbes
DeSantis Immediately Attacks Trump At GOP Debate For Skipping Event: ‘Missing In Action’ (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 27, 2023
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DeSantis went after Trump with his first speaking opportunity at Wednesday night’s debate, joining former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in lambasting the ex-president’s absence.
Washington Examiner
Republican debate: Trump called out by Christie and DeSantis for skipping debate (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 27, 2023
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Former President Donald Trump was called out by former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for skipping the second Republican debate.
The Daily Caller
‘Donald Trump Is Missing In Action’: DeSantis Takes Clearest Shot Yet At Trump In Debate (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Sep 27, 2023
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Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took his clearest shot yet at former President Donald Trump during Wednesday's debate.
Salon
DeSantis calls Trump "missing in action" for dodging debate (opens Salon)
Published Sep 27, 2023
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"He should be on this stage tonight,” DeSantis said
The Daily Signal
DeSantis Swings at Trump for Skipping Debate (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Sep 27, 2023
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Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis swings at former President Donald Trump for skipping Wednesday night's GOP primary debate.
New York Post
DeSantis challenges Trump to a one-on-one debate (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 27, 2023
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to go toe to toe with former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential frontrunner.
FOX Business
DeSantis calls out Trump during debate for not attending, defending record: 'Missing in action' (opens FOX Business)
Published Sep 27, 2023
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted former president Trump during the debate and said he is "missing in action" for not attending the event in southern California.