Former President Donald Trump has made the decision to not participate in the upcoming debates, pointing to his impressive poll numbers that position him far ahead of his adversaries. Trump took to his Truth Social platform to share a CBS poll that reportedly displayed him with an overwhelming lead of 62 percent over his fellow Republican primary contenders.

In his statement, Trump highlighted his accomplishments during his presidency, including achievements such as achieving energy independence, fortifying borders, enhancing military capabilities, implementing significant tax and regulation reductions, and fostering a robust economy. With this in mind, he confidently declared, “Hence, I will not be engaging in the debates!”

This choice comes after Trump’s recent interview, in which he expressed hesitation about sharing the debate stage with candidates who are polling poorly. He stated that engaging with a biased network and individuals who have negligible or zero support might not yield productive outcomes for him.

The CBS News/YouGov poll had revealed Trump leading the pack of potential Republican primary voters with his largest margin yet, securing an impressive 62 percent of support. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, his main competitor, trailed far behind with 16 percent. Other candidates, such as Vivek Ramaswamy, garnered single-digit support.

As the 2024 election landscape continues to evolve, Trump’s decision to opt out of the debates serves as a testament to his unwavering confidence in his current position among GOP voters.