The 2024 presidential debate is still far off, but the race is already heating up. Former president Donald Trump faces many challengers, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.
The third Republican presidential debate of the 2024 election will be held Nov. 8 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami, Florida. NBC News will host the debate in partnership with Salem Radio Network and the Republican Jewish Coalition.
The previous Republican debate was plagued with interruptions as moderators struggled to gain control. This could likely happen again as the environment of this debate will be very politically charged.
This debate will be moderated by Lester Holt and Kristen Welker of NBC News and conservative talk show host Hugh Hewitt. The moderators have said that they plan to focus on a wide range of topics. One key issue that is likely to be debated is foreign policy. The United States faces several challenges in the world today, including the war in Ukraine, the recent war in Israel, the rise of China, and climate change. The candidates will be asked about their plans to address these challenges.
The following candidates have qualified for the third debate:
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley
Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
It is not yet clear if all of the qualifying candidates will show up on stage next month. Former President Donald Trump has said that he will not participate in the primary debates.
However, the third Republican primary debate is one of the last opportunities for candidates to make their case to voters before the early voting states begin casting their ballots in January 2024.