With Donald Trump being absent at the 2nd GOP debate, will Americans care to watch?

GALLAGHER: So tonight’s debate night, who soars? Who falls on their face? Does it really matter? You understand what Trump world is saying and what President Trump himself is saying. The debate is irrelevant. He’s not going to be there. It’s only going to be relevant if he’s there. The media is going to try to scrutinize DeSantis or Nikki Haley or Chris Christie. You know, the Perot Firpo of 2023 politics, the Iron Sheik, Andre the Giant. That’s all he has. He’s like a cartoon character and he’ll prattle on about how evil Trump is. And maybe somebody will have the temerity to say, wait a minute, you used to love the guy. You used to give him debate prep. What happened, Governor Christie? Governor Bridgegate. But let me just turn to you. Let’s flood the zone with phone calls. Does the debate matter? And I mean it. You think think through your answer and give me a call, because, again, I’ve got this dear, dear friend of mine who says, you know what? With him, not there and that’s why he’s not there. Incidentally, the only reason he’s not going is because he wants to sort of force irrelevancy upon the debate. Now, is it truly irrelevant? No, of course not. It’s a big political deal. It’s part of the political process. It’s part of our cycle that we’re in. We’re going to be covering it tonight. Salem News channel all over it. Radio stations all over America are going to be covering it since these live coverage begins at 8 p.m. Eastern, 5 p.m. Pacific on Salem News Channel. Our post-debate analysis will be anchored by yours truly. That starts at 11 p.m. Eastern, 8 p.m. Pacific on Salem News Channel. Download the app if you haven’t done so already. SNC Dot TV. We’re the antidote to the mainstream media. Salem News Channel 24 seven Got great analysis The great Andrew Wilkow will do the pre-debate coverage and I’ll do the post-debate coverage check it all out tonight SNC dot TV but I want to start with you right here right now. Let’s do a whole quick round robin of phone calls. Let’s do a lightning round of phone calls. Do you believe tonight’s debate is relevant or irrelevant? Does it matter or is it does it not matter? Since Trump isn’t going? I wonder I mean, because I’m divided, I understand Trump’s strategy. I understand why he’s doing what he’s doing, why he’s not going. He doesn’t need to go as a talk show host. I’d love to see him there. I’d absolutely crave that kind of drama. But that’s because I’m a talk show host. Most people aren’t going to think this is relevant. So let’s find out. 865 five Mike, Let’s get started. Erick, real quick, real let’s just flood the zone here. Let’s do a lightning round of calls. Is the is the debate relevant or irrelevant? Go relevant irrelevant tonight. Uh, Anderson, Fox News, which probably has a little bit to do with it. Joe in Portland, Oregon Hey, Joe, what do you think? Is it relevant tonight or irrelevant? Hello. Hi, Joe. Is it relevant tonight or irrelevant?

CALLER JOE: It is absolutely. There’s no reason for any of them to even be there. They all just pack up and go on.

GALLAGHER: Gotcha. All right. I don’t think they’re going to do that. But let’s see. Tony in Troy, Michigan Tony, relevant or irrelevant?

CALLER TONY: It’s going to be irrelevant because I’m going to be down in Clinton Township, Michigan, cheering on Donald Trump 2024 all the way.

GALLAGHER: Mary in Minnesota. Is it relevant tonight? Important? You’re going to be watching. You’re going to be listening. Mary, hi. Hi.

CALLER MARY: Yes, I think it’s irrelevant because of the Vice president.

GALLAGHER: Gotcha. Because all eyes will be to see who might be Trump’s number two. Interesting. Good to hear from you. Thanks.