Trump Looks To Grab Attention As GOP Rivals Debate
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Donald Trump is sticking by his decision to boycott tonight's Republican presidential debate, the last one before the Iowa caucuses on Monday.
Trump is in a feud with Fox News, which is hosting of the debate. He says he'll go to a fundraiser for veterans' organizations instead.
Trump's abrupt decision to boycott the final debate before Monday's Iowa caucuses has added a new layer of uncertainty to a race that has defied political convention.
The real estate mogul cites "unfair" treatment from debate host Fox News as his reason for skipping the contest Thursday night in favor of a rally nearby.
Other GOP candidates see Trump's move as a welcome opportunity to emerge from the long shadow the billionaire has cast over the race, while also hoping it might damage his standing with Iowa voters.
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