Haley Criticizes ‘Scum’, Christie Praises Warren Buffett

Skip the fourth debate, Trump plans to skip a fourth Republican debate of presidential nominees, as senior advisor Chris LaCivita confirms. LaCivita mentioned that Trump will not appear at the debate “until he is.” The former president has neglected all three GOP debates so far, and is still leading the 2024 nomination contest by a wide margin.

Nikki Haley has adopted a more moderate tone on the topic of abortion compared to her rivals. Her noncommittal stance on supporting a federal ban on abortion resonated with voters and was viewed as a noteworthy move. Democrats won in key races partly due to their stands on abortion, making Haley’s stance stand out.

The Laffer Curve, a relationship between tax rates and revenue, was mentioned by Tim Scott, drawing some reactions from social media. The model depicts higher tax rates resulting in lower tax revenue after a certain point, a curve embraced by President Reagan during the 1980s.

Vivek Ramaswamy proposed the construction of a border wall with Canada to curb the flow of fentanyl into the US, claiming that a considerable amount was captured on the northern border last year that could have killed millions of Americans.

GOP contenders have differing views on abortion, each expressing different levels of support or opposition to the issue, reflecting the division among the potential candidates.

Chris Christie took a stand against billionaire Warren Buffet, suggesting that wealthy individuals should not collect social security and outlining the changes to keep the program solvent.

Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy were involved in some heated exchanges during the debate, with Haley calling Ramaswamy “scum” after he made a comment about her daughter using TikTok.

Ramaswamy criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the Ukraine situation and referred to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as “a comedian in cargo pants.”

Chris Christie blamed Trump for not banning TikTok and pledged to do so in his first week as president, accusing China of “polluting the minds of American young people.”