Takeaways from the ABC presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

the second Republican presidential debate unfolded with notable absences and fiery exchanges former president Donald Trump the front runner chose to skipped the event while eight other candidates took the stage Florida Governor Ron de santis seen as Trump's main rival faced challenges and standing out amidst a crowded field the debate saw intense discussions on various issues including immigration education and foreign policy candidates like VI ramaswami and Nikki Haley had their moments with ramaswami drawing attention with his controversial statements and Haley show casing her foreign policy expertise the debate also highlighted the party's struggle to move Beyond Trump's influence with candidates divided on how to address his ongoing legal troubles as the primary season approaches the Republican field remains unsettled with Trump maintaining a significant lead impuls despite his absence from debates the event underscored the challenges facing the GOP as it seeks to chart its course for the 2024 presidential election balancing traditional conservative values with the populist movement sparked by Trump's presidency back