DeSantis commits to first GOP presidential primary debate regardless of Trump participation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis commits to taking part in first Republican presidential nomination debate in August regardless of whether former President Trump shows up

officials say the former president has yet to make any final decision on his participation in the debate. Trump's aides have also been looking into options for an alternative event should the former president skip the debate.

But some of the lesser-known candidates in the field of over a dozen contenders face a steep uphill climb to meet the RNC's requirements.

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