Republican nominee Donald Trump speaks during the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York on September 26, 2016. Former President Donald Trump said he would not sign the loyalty pledge that is a requirement for participating in the upcoming first Republican presidential primary debate. "I wouldn't sign the pledge. "So they want you to sign a pledge, but I can name three or four people that I wouldn't support for President. Asked on Wednesday night if he would join the debate, Trump said, "I'll let it be known next week."

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Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Ron DeSantis, Joe Biden, Trump and Texas Sen, Ted Cruz Organizations: Hofstra University, Republican, Florida Gov, GOP, Trump and Texas Locations: Hempstead , New York, Milwaukee, Trump's, DeSanctimonious, Trump and