Four Republicans stirs up GOP debate stage, Donald Trump’s absence unfelt – Hindustan Times
The fourth Republican Presidential Debate, hosted by News Nation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, featured Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy and Ron DeSantis leading the discussion. Ramaswamy took an early lead in speaking time, engaging in a close contest with DeSantis. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley faced scrutiny for accepting corporate money, becoming a focal point for attacks during the debate.
Haley, previously endorsed by the Koch family and backed by a $250,000 donation from billionaire Reid Hoffman, defended herself against allegations, particularly from DeSantis. Ramaswamy accused Haley of aligning with donor interests, referencing her association with Boeing and paid speeches akin to Hillary Clinton.
A contentious exchange unfolded between Ramaswamy and Chris Christie, with the former accusing Ramaswamy of inconsistent positions on the Ukraine war. Christie also questioned opponents’ stances on deploying US troops to Gaza and criticized DeSantis for evading a direct response. Christie, echoing sentiments from previous debates, targeted the absence of discussions on former President Donald Trump’s Republican ticket aspirations, branding him as “unfit” and comparing him to Voldemort from the “Harry Potter” series. The debate showcased the candidates’ differing views on critical issues and their strategies to shape public opinion.
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