The fourth GOP debate was replete with churlish jibes and whataboutery as the Republican candidates, instead of discussing national pressing issues, were seen going at each other, diverting people’s attention from Donald Trump’s absence from the debate who had skipped the event to focus on fundraising in Florida.

Republican candidates get vile in absence of Donald Trump in GOP debate: Key takeaways

US President Joe Biden Wednesday (Sept 20) said Donald Trump had the best chance to be nominated as the Republic Party’s 2024 candidate. He said this during a fundraiser campaign in New York, further fueling speculations of a possible rematch between the pair.

Biden pegs Trump to become GOP nominee, 51% Republican voters see him winning 2024 polls

The stage is set for the Republican Party’s first presidential debate ahead of the polls slated to be held next year. The debate will be attended by eight candidates, and notably, two of them—Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy—are of Indian origin.

GOP primary debate: 8 candidates to take part, Trump to be absent