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MNI POLITICAL RISK - First GOP Debate Proceeds Without Trump

Executive Summary:

  • The first Republican presidential debate took place yesterday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We have a roundup of the key takeaways from the debate inside.
  • Trump’s absence from the stage was conspicuous, and although the prevailing view is that none of other prospective nominees meaningfully distinguished themselves in a way which could threaten Trump’s position as runaway favourite, eschewing debates entails some risk for Trump.
  • The Biden administration has proposed a six-month extension to a US-China agreement which has facilitated science and technology collaboration since 1979.
  • Former President Trump will appear in Atlanta, Georgia today to surrender to authorities over charges he attempted to overturn the 2020 presidential election result.
  • President Biden issued a statement yesterday recognising Ukraine’s Independence Day as intrigue over Ukraine’s strategy and speculation over US support for Kyiv’s tactics has increased this week.
  • Poll of the Day: President Biden's approval rating remains close to year-lows as Republican presidential candidates depart from a GOP presidential debate which homed in on Biden's vulnerabilities on the economy.

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