Rumors are circulating that former President Trump may make a grand appearance at the next GOP presidential debate.
According to reports, Secret Service personnel were casing the Moody Music Building Concert Hall at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa earlier this week, fueling speculation that Trump will take his turn in the spotlight against his 2024 rivals.
The December 6 event will be co-hosted by conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly, who he has infamously butted heads with— known for throwing tough questions at politicians.
In September, Trump called Kelly "nasty" just days after sitting with her for an extensive interview.
"I, she was, you know, boy, she became nastier all of a sudden," Trump said of Kelly during an interview with NBC. "She was pretty nasty, didn't you think, anyone that watched it."
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— John Hasson (@SonofHas) September 20, 2023
Trump slams @megynkelly as “nasty” for asking him tough questions during their interview pic.twitter.com/ty3PqQ8jZC
Kelly pressed Trump on his handling of classified documents. She noted that his lawyers had signed off, saying they turned over everything asked for in the subpoena, only for federal agents to find more classified materials.
However, Kelly welcomed Trump with open arms after news broke that 45 is potentially planning to attend the upcoming debate.
This would be SPECTACULAR! Mr. President, you would be more than welcome and we would love to have you. Let’s give the people what they want - debate #4 on 12/6 airing on News Nation (& co-sponsored by the @MegynKellyShow & @FreeBeacon!) https://t.co/DVvI6VfCTk
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) November 17, 2023
TMZ first reported that Secret Service agents were "scoping out" the venue despite Trump campaign adviser Chris LaCivita denying the former president's appearance.
Trump has declined to attend the first three debates, saying his Republican rivals are interviewing "to be the first-place loser."
According to polls, Trump does not necessarily need to attend the debate to win voters.
According to a Fox News poll, Trump hit 62 percent in the GOP primary, while President Joe Biden's approval rating slipped.
Trump holds more than half of voter's support; there is a 50-point gap between the former president and Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has 14 percent. Nikki Haley has 11 percent, while Ramaswamy only holds 7 percent. Meanwhile, Chris Christie sits at a mere 3 percent.