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Politics

Trump Declares Himself Winner of Debates Before They Begin, Plans to Skip Straight to Victory

Last updated: Mon, August 21, 2023 1:29 AM CT
By The Folly Times
5 Min Read

Washington, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump announced today that he will not be participating in any primary debates featuring Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, Former Vice President Mike Pence, and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Fox News.

Trump declared himself the ultimate winner, asserting that his debating prowess was so formidable that he could secure victory without even stepping onto the debate stage.

In an eyebrow-raising tweet that left even his staunchest supporters baffled, Trump wrote, “Why bother with debates? I’ve already won them all. Nobody debates better than me, believe me. I’m so great that my opponents should just concede now!”

Political analysts scrambled to make sense of this audacious move, debating whether it was an ingenious strategy or a genuine disdain for sharing the stage with fellow candidates. Dr. Sarah Talksalot, a renowned political scientist, commented, “This is truly uncharted territory. It’s like he’s saying, ‘Why engage in the democratic process when I can unilaterally declare victory?’ It’s a masterclass in self-assuredness, to say the least.”

Supporters of Trump wasted no time in applauding his decision, praising his unwavering self-confidence. “I mean, who needs debates anyway? Trump already has all the best words and policies, believe me. He’s too busy winning to stoop to debating,” proclaimed one enthusiast sporting a “Make Debates Great Again” cap.

However, the other candidates expressed a mixture of disbelief and frustration at Trump’s announcement. Nikki Haley, one of the leading contenders, conveyed her incredulity, saying, “I was genuinely looking forward to engaging in substantive debates and addressing the critical issues facing our nation. It’s disappointing that someone would be so confident in their debating skills that they’d avoid demonstrating them.”

Even debate moderators found themselves grappling with this unprecedented scenario. Veteran anchor Mark Challenger, who was slated to host the first debate, admitted, “In my entire career, I’ve never encountered anything quite like this. Typically, candidates seize every opportunity to showcase their policies and ideas. But, well, if Trump believes he’s already triumphed, I suppose there’s not much more to say.”

Despite the consternation and confusion, Trump’s decision has paradoxically fostered unity among his fellow candidates. They came together to release a joint statement, asserting, “Though we may differ on many matters, we all share the belief that debates are an essential pillar of our democracy. We urge Mr. Trump to reconsider his stance and join us on the debate stage.”

As the political realm grapples with this unexpected twist, it remains to be seen whether Trump’s gamble will yield success or blow up in his face. One thing is certain: this Election cycle has taken an unforeseen turn, leaving us all speculating about the next chapter in the saga of political strategies and self-assuredness.

TAGGED:Donald TrumpElectionMike PenceRon DeSantisVivek Ramaswamy

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