Republican Candidates Clash in First Primary Debate

The Stage is Set for the 2024 Race

Republican presidential hopefuls took center stage Wednesday night in Milwaukee for the 2024 cycle's first primary debate. Moderated by NewsNation's Elizabeth MacDonald, the two-hour event featured a lively exchange of ideas and heated debates on a range of issues.

Key Highlights of the Debate

The debate covered various topics, including the economy, healthcare, immigration, and foreign policy. Candidates presented their visions for America and clashed over their approaches to key issues facing the nation.

Former President Donald Trump emerged as a dominant figure in the debate, repeatedly attacking his opponents and reiterating his claims of election fraud in 2020. However, other candidates, such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence, also made strong impressions.

The debate provided voters with their first in-depth look at the Republican field and set the stage for the upcoming primary season. With more debates scheduled in the coming months, the race for the Republican nomination is expected to intensify.