Donald Trump is not impressed with the new nickname bestowed on him at the second 2024 Republican presidential debate by Chris Christie.

DeSantis was also echoing former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who at one point attacked Trump's absence from the debate stage by calling him "Donald Duck.". Trump, who skipped the debate because of his big lead in the polls, instead traveled to Michigan to give a jobs speech.

DeSantis went after Trump with his first speaking opportunity at Wednesday night’s debate, joining former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie in lambasting the ex-president’s absence.

The former president is the clear front-runner, but three-quarters of GOP voters say they’re at least considering voting for someone else.

Donald Trump's Republican rivals clashed at a chaotic presidential debate, leveling attacks at the absent former president, Democratic President Joe Biden and one another.

"Because it is just bad for the Republican Party." On Wednesday night, Trump was directly challenged by the other Republican candidates for skipping his second debate. Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie,

Donald Trump's Republican rivals will face off on Wednesday at their second presidential primary debate, with everyone on stage hoping for a breakout moment that could change the trajectory of the lopsided primary contest dominated by the former president.