Why Trump is skipping the G.O.P. debate

He kept Fox guessing for months.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story August 22, 2023 Donald Trump's primary motive in skipping Wednesday's G.O.P. debate is a political calculation: He doesn't want to risk his giant lead in a race that some believe he must win to stay out of prison. Brittainy Newman for The New York Times But that's not the only reason. → Sign up for the Tilt newsletter, for Times subscribers only. Nate Cohn, The Times's chief political analyst, makes sense of the latest political data. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018