On Wednesday morning, Former President Donald Trump made an announcement regarding an upcoming interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The interview is scheduled to air at 9 p.m., during the Republican National Committee's primary debate. This confirmation of the interview comes after previous reports had mentioned its possibility.
Initially, Trump had been uncertain about participating in the RNC debate, with speculation from himself and his campaign that it was unlikely. Trump had even sought advice from his aides on whether he should make a last-minute decision to join the debate, but ultimately chose not to do so.
Instead, it was reported last week that the former president had decided to skip the debate in favor of sitting down for an interview with Carlson. Sources indicate that the interview has already been recorded, but its duration remains unknown.
While the RNC debate is scheduled to air from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern time, the presence of the Trump interview may divert viewers' attention away from the debate. With the excitement surrounding this upcoming interview, it remains to be seen how it will impact the viewership and overall dynamics of the event.