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Some of you might’ve missed it, but there was a GOP debate last night. Why? Good question. Why would anybody tune in to watch this?

The debate was over on Fox News, and get this—moderator Dana Perino recently called Hillary Clinton “amazing.”

To add insult to injury, the debate completely skipped over the biggest issue we’re grappling with today—the political persecution of Trump. This is something that could fundamentally change the course of our country, and nobody brought it up? Unreal. Here’s what Col. Rob Maness had to say about our clueless elites:

Last Night’s GOP “Debate” Revealed One Major Conclusion: The Elite In This Country Have No Idea What Time It Is

The political prosecution of Donald Trump was not even discussed even though it is already producing several negative outcomes, including:

Further division of the country. Trump remains a popular figure among a significant portion of the American population. His prosecution is being seen by many for what it really is: a politically motivated attack, and further deepens the divisions that already exist in the country.

Erosion of trust in the justice system. Most Americans already believe that the justice system is biased against them, and the prosecution of Trump reinforces this belief. This is leading to a significant decline in respect for the law and could lead to a rise in vigilantism.

A precedent for future political prosecutions. Trump’s prosecution for political reasons, sets a dangerous precedent for future presidents. Future administrations will use the justice system to harass and persecute their political opponents.

Damage to the reputation of the United States. The United States has a long history of respecting the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. The prosecution of Trump is damaging this reputation and makes it impossible for the United States to lead on issues such as human rights and democracy.

In addition to these general concerns, there are also specific concerns about the charges that Trump is facing. For example, many experts have argued that the charges are overly broad and could be used to prosecute anyone who criticizes the government.

In summary, this political prosecution of Donald Trump is already producing a number of negative outcomes for the country. It further divides the country, erodes trust in the justice system, sets a dangerous precedent for future political prosecutions, and damages the reputation of the United States as the leader of the free world. Anyone seeking to hold the office of the President of the United States should be speaking out loudly and often in opposition, especially on the debate stage, shame on all those who are not.

Clearly, after all that, it’s safe to say that there will be no magical breakout candidate on the horizon. So, once again, the only reason we have these pointless debates is so elite politicians can burn through time and cash for their own PR moment in the spotlight. Yet, even so, some desperate camps still try to validate this charade by pushing the “consolidation argument.” For example, they think if everyone else bows out and backs DeSantis, he’ll gain enough support to unseat Trump. Sure, that sounds good on paper, and it may fool some donors, but reality is that this argument is pure fantasy. As polling expert Richard Baris notes, the “consolidation argument” is a non-starter, making those who peddle it look downright foolish.

Here’s what Richard said in his post-debate tweet on X:

Here we go, again.

The “consolidation” argument is less true today than it was in 2016, when it also was not true.

In case people missed those tables on the crosstabs, Donald Trump crushes the field 70-30 to 80-20 head to head, candidate-depending. Otherwise seemingly smart people seem incapable of understanding how basic statistics apply to elections.

He is still beloved by the party, even among those in the shrinking minority who initially choose another candidate. Second choice doesn’t automatically translate to non-Trump candidates during “consolidation”.

That argument is simply incorrect and, frankly, those making it sound a little bit stupid to those of us who know better.

On the debate, notice the same people who said Ron DeSantis dominated the last debate are saying it again. The same goes for Nikki Haley.

It’s a donor and advertiser revenue grift, the ultimate ruling class event. Nobody had a breakout moment and all they did is show voters how a debate can devolve into chaos without Donald Trump on the stage.

Meanwhile, the front runner was talking to UAW workers inside and outside that building, none of whom would ever vote for any of the candidates on that stage last night.

Sorry, but that is the reality the morning after the “debate” and will continue to be, moving forward.

President Trump recently argued that it’s time to rally around the candidate who’s leading by 37+ points instead of squandering money on candidates with zero chance. That way, we can put resources where they’ll count to prevent Democratic misconduct in the upcoming election. If the current contenders don’t heed this advice, it’ll be a glaring sign they’re not aligned with our interests.

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