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Donald Trump wants future Republican debates to be canceled after refusing to participate in them

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Donald Trump wants future Republican debates to be canceled after refusing to participate in them

By SARA BURNETT Associated Press
Oct 3, 2023
Oct 3, 2023 Updated Jan 8, 2024

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Donald Trump 's campaign is calling on the Republican National Committee to cancel all remaining presidential primary debates, saying the RNC must instead "refocus its manpower" on defeating Joe Biden next year.

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