Republican candidates make their final preparations for the first Republican debate of the 2024 Presidential Election hosted by FOX News Channel in Milwaukee, with the frontrunner and former President Donald Trump deciding that he will sit out of the debate.

Bret is joined by Anchor and Executive Editor of The Story With Martha MacCallum, host of The Untold Story Podcast, and Co-Moderator of the first Republican Debate, Martha MacCallum as they discuss how they have prepared for the event.

Martha shares her insight on what strategy the candidates might employ as they take the stage and weighs the impact that former President Trump's absence will have on the debate.

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