Seven GOP candidates gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library for the second Republican presidential primary debate on Wednesday night, attracting thousands of viewers and sparking discussions on social media. Among the attendees were notable figures such as Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota, former Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, former Vice President Mike Pence, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina. Throughout the night, they addressed various topics including immigration, the economy, and the fentanyl epidemic.
Despite the absence of former President Donald Trump at the debate, his presence was still felt as reactions to his non-participation varied. Some viewed Trump’s absence as arrogance, with one Twitter user expressing, “Trump is not at debate. Trump assumes he’s the Republican candidate. Arrogance. People notice.” On the other hand, there were those who believed that Trump had already won the debate simply by not participating, as another Twitter user stated, “President Donald Trump won the debate by not debating in that circus.”
One of the most memorable moments of the debate was when Christie referred to Trump as “Donald Duck,” criticizing him for not attending the debate. This remark quickly gained attention on social media, with the term “Donald Duck” trending. While some viewers found the nickname amusing and creative, others questioned its relevance to the debate.
The moderators, including Stuart Varney and Dana Perino from Fox News, as well as Ilia Calderón from Univision, faced criticism for their performance throughout the evening. Some viewers accused them of making the debate about themselves, while others found the questions to be poorly framed. However, this confrontational approach provided an advantage to the candidates, allowing them to be more aggressive and deviate from rehearsed responses.
Viewers also expressed their dissatisfaction with the candidates’ behavior on stage, describing it as unruly and disruptive. Many called for civility and focused discussions on the issues rather than personal attacks or evasive tactics. Some observers lamented the lack of concrete solutions proposed by the candidates regarding important topics such as immigration, inflation, and crime.
Towards the end of the debate, a viral moment occurred when Perino asked which candidate should be “voted off the island.” While DeSantis refused to answer, Christie humorously suggested Trump. This reference to the reality show Survivor attracted mixed reactions, with some finding it ridiculous and others thanking DeSantis for not participating in such a game.
After two hours of intense discussions and exchanges, the debate concluded, leaving viewers with a range of opinions and reactions. Despite the criticisms and controversies, the event succeeded in engaging voters and showcasing the diversity of ideas within the Republican Party.
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