WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the 2024 Republican primaries heat up, all eyes are on the upcoming debate between former president Donald Trump and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley. The two GOP heavyweights are expected to spar over key policy issues and their visions for the future of the Republican Party.

“I’m looking forward to a vigorous policy debate with Nikki,” said Trump. “We may have our differences, but at the end of the day we’re both committed to advancing the conservative cause.”

Haley, who announced her candidacy earlier this month, has positioned herself as a reform-minded Republican who can modernize the party. She is expected to challenge Trump on both his policies and leadership style.

“Voters deserve to see the clear contrast between my positive, inclusive vision for America’s future and the former president’s erratic, ego-driven approach,” Haley told supporters at a rally in South Carolina.

The debate stage will be set for a dramatic confrontation between the former president known for his brash persona and the former governor presenting a polished, policy-focused message.

“I’m not going to let anyone bully me – not even the president,” Haley said in an interview.

Trump, however, remains the frontrunner for the nomination and has dismissed Haley’s candidacy.

“She’s weak on crime and immigration,” Trump said at a recent rally. “No one’s going to vote for her.”

With less than a year until primaries begin, the debate will serve as a high-stakes proving ground for both candidates. The fireworks are sure to fly as Trump and Haley fight for the soul of the Republican Party.