Fox Secures Second 2024 GOP Debate Broadcast, Tightening Grip On Early Contests

Fox Corp's (NASDAQ:FOX) (NASDAQ:FOXA) Business unit has been chosen to broadcast the second debate of the 2024 Republican presidential primary, which solidifies Rupert Murdoch-owned Fox as the host for the party’s initial two debates, targeting a broad Republican viewership base.

What Happened: The initial debate is set to take place Aug. 23 in Milwaukee and will air on Fox News, the sister station of Fox Business. It will also be exclusively livestreamed on Rumble Inc (NASDAQ:RUM).

While there’s a cloud of uncertainty surrounding the participation of former President Donald Trump in the Milwaukee event, the subsequent debate, scheduled for Sept. 27, has already started drawing attention, according to Politico.

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Adding another layer to the narrative, Politico said that in April, Trump expressed displeasure over the Reagan Library’s association with Fred Ryan, the former publisher of the Washington Post.

Key Poll Findings: As Benzinga has previously reported, Trump continues to dominate the GOP nomination race despite facing a third criminal indictment.

Trump extends his lead, now at 59% (up 1% from last week).
DeSantis trails at 16%, a slight 1% increase.
Vivek Ramaswamy holds the third spot at 8%, down by 1%.

What To Expect: With the RNC revising the candidate qualifying threshold, political enthusiasts might see a more concise group of presidential hopefuls.

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