Fireworks Fly in GOP Debate: DeSantis and Haley Clash, Trump Casts Long Shadow

The final Republican presidential debate of 2023, hosted by NewsNation, saw sparks fly as the four remaining candidates squared off in a fiery competition to emerge as the alternative to former President Donald Trump.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley dominated the debate, engaging in heated exchanges over policy and leadership style. DeSantis, known for his conservative stances and strong base among Republican voters, repeatedly attacked Haley's record as UN Ambassador, questioning her commitment to the party's core values. Haley, meanwhile, countered by criticizing DeSantis's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in. . .