Trump’s decision to back out of debate tests Fox News’ ability to pivot again

If 2023 has taught anything to the people running Fox News, it's the importance of being able to pivot. The decision by former President Donald Trump to skip Wednesday's first debate of the 2024 presidential primary season likely deprives Fox of a huge late-summer audience. Fox debate moderators Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum had been preparing for two events — one if he were there and one if he wasn't.