Former President Donald Trump skipped a primary debate in 2016. He instead hosted a fundraiser that led to his foundation being shutdown.

Politics

Here’s what happened the last time Trump skipped a debate

23 days ago 2:42

Former President Donald Trump skipped a primary debate in 2016. He instead hosted a fundraiser that led to his foundation being shutdown.

Go to story →

Related Stories

My Queue

Latest News

Recently Watched

Latest News

Politics

16 hrs ago

1:46

Date set for Trump’s White House meeting with Venezuela’s Machado
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images, AP Photo/Mark Vancleave

Politics

17 hrs ago

1:38

MN prosecutor seeks public video of ICE shooting; Patel claims $20K informant payment in Trump probe
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Politics

20 hrs ago

1:24

Republicans push back against DOJ’s Fed investigation
AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images

U.S.

21 hrs ago

11:10

Trump signals force and tariffs on Iran; Minnesota sues over ICE
Richard Tsong-Taatarii/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images

Politics

22 hrs ago

2:02

‘Not normal:’ Minnesota leaders escalate fight to halt ICE surge after lawsuit filing
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Politics

22 hrs ago

1:47

Mark Kelly sues Pentagon, accuses admin. of unconstitutional retaliation
TIMOTHY A.CLARY / AFP via Getty Images

U.S.

Monday

2:36

Noem defends initial comments on deadly ICE shooting
AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, MAHSA/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

U.S.

Monday

12:04

Jerome Powell faces DOJ criminal probe; Trump says Iran wants to negotiate
AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

International

Monday

2:49

Trump says Iran called to negotiate as military options remain on table
Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images

Politics

Monday

1:53

Trump mocks Greenland defenses as ‘two dog sleds’ ahead of Denmark talks
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/AP Photo/Tassanee Vejpongsa

Politics

Friday

1:24

At least 5 killed during Trump-era immigration operations; Push to award YouTuber Congress’ highest honor
Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

Politics

Friday

2:56

Minnesota officials question ICE shooting probe after FBI blocks state access
Stephen Maturen/Getty Images, AP Photo/Jenny Kane

U.S.

Friday

13:07

FBI assumes control in Minnesota ICE killing; Border Patrol shooting rocks Portland
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images

Politics

Friday

3:05

Trump calls off second Venezuela strike as Senate moves to rein him in
Alex Wong/Getty Images

Politics

Thursday

1:23

Trump to meet with insurers on health care costs; Former Capitol Police officer reflects on Jan. 6
MEGA/GC Images

Politics

Thursday

1:44

Ex-reality star Spencer Pratt announces run for Los Angeles mayor
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Politics

Thursday

1:36

Marjorie Taylor Greene has left Congress. Will she also leave the GOP?
Scott Olson/Getty Images, AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum

U.S.

Thursday

12:20

ICE shooting fuels protests in Minnesota; Two dead in Utah church attack
U.S. Coast Guard handout via AP

Politics

Thursday

2:36

New Coast Guard video shows pursuit of sanctioned oil tanker Bella 1
Anna Moneymaker/Andrew Harkin/Getty Images

Politics

Wednesday

1:14

Bongino departs FBI, teases return to media; GOP lawmaker calls Stephen Miller ‘dumb’ over Greenland remarks
AP Photo/Reba Saldanha

U.S.

Wednesday

1:04

20-year grudge led to Brown mass shooting, MIT professor’s murder: Report
StringersHub via AP, Reuters

International

Wednesday

1:38

Deadly protests spread across Iran as economy buckles and pressure mounts
AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi, File

Politics

Wednesday

2:26

White House keeps military option on table as Trump revives Greenland push
Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images, Getty Images

U.S.

Wednesday

11:20

Machado claims mandate to lead Venezuela; Trump eyes Greenland