Authored by Nathan Worcester via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

As the first Republican presidential debate approaches, many may wonder how the various hopefuls are getting ready—and how the American people will receive their pitches against the backdrop of the absence of former president Donald J. Trump.

In a series of interviews, campaign representatives and knowledgeable analysts shared insights on the coming spectacle.

DeSantis, Ramaswamy, and 'Trump in Absentia'

Last week, a debate memo published on the website of a firm linked to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis offered some initial clues as to what observers should expect at the event, which will take place in Milwaukee on Aug. 23.