Trump to Hold Rally in Florida Instead of Attending Third GOP Debate

Trump's decision aligns with his commanding lead in presidential race as Florida rally aims to engage Hispanic vote, competing with GOP debate being held nearby.

Donald Trump plans to hold a rally in Hialeah, Florida, a predominantly Hispanic suburb, around the same time as the third Republican presidential primary debate in Miami on November 8th.
This rally marks the third time Trump has chosen to counterprogram the GOP debates, saying he sees no reason to participate given his strong lead in the race.
The location choice aligns with Republican's hopes to win a larger share of the Hispanic vote in the 2024 elections; in the last midterms, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was the first GOP governor to win Miami-Dade county in two decades.
Trump previously urged the Republican National Committee to cancel the third and all future debates in order to focus resources on preventing Democrats from 'stealing' the 2024 elections.
The former president is leading in state and national GOP polls, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley tied for second place.