The third Republican presidential debate in Miami was dominated by discussions on the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, and immigration. The absence of Donald Trump added to the fiery nature of the event, which saw verbal sparring, insults, and heated exchanges among the candidates.
Fiery Third Republican Debate Ignites Support for Israel and Verbal Sparring
Foreign policy took center stage, with candidates expressing unwavering support for Israel’s military response to Hamas attacks. The debate reached a boiling point with Nikki Haley calling one of her rivals “scum”.
The contentious debate also addressed immigration, the Republican Party’s anti-abortion stance, and the aftermath of the party’s losses in Tuesday’s elections.
Israel’s actions in Gaza drew intense scrutiny, with candidates like Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley advocating for strong measures against Hamas. The debate also saw a heated exchange between Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy on issues like China and TikTok.