first". >> we are live on the ground in milwaukee with expert analysis. >> we also standing by to kick off the conversation we had some time to catch up the candidates yesterday and they had a lot to say. >> good morning you can feel the excitement building in milwaukee yesterday i had a chance to speak with tim scott and also vivek ramaswamy and their debate strategy. he told me his wit looking to bring a revolution to the primary cycle. tim scott will rollout his debate strategy. trying to introduce himself to the american people as more than senator tim scott from south carolina and someone who can lead the nation. he says he's not open to defending himself in that way. tonight he really plans to introduce himself and his message to the american people when it comes to ron desantis governor, he may receive some punches that will just delivered to the american people. >> so we will create open project opportunities and the america that we all love. >> we will do the message and what about the candidates another time. >> yesterday i we were told desantis will take a chance to explain to gop voters what he deserves to be the nominee for this proven conservative record. he said this remains a two-person race between ron desantis and trump will not be on stage tonight here is a look taking center stage they secured those position based on the poll numbers the others bots going to. minister hutchinson who says his goal is to shut out the front runner who was noticeably will be missing from tonight is president trump. >> i want to make sure we describe the challenge to win in 2024 with donald trump that the case that has to be made for our party and country and has to be made in addition that i went to do my vision for this country and the contrast with the other candidates. >> democrats are already preparing to counter tonight's debate the billboards are put up across milwaukee as it says it will have a real time war room with any egregious claims made by the candidates tonight also the dnc will also be flying the anti- will cain flag and present biden is vacationing in lake tahoe. >> all candidates are trying to grab the attention of the undecided voter we have a panel of three of them. chris mccullough a former democrat who switched parties last year after voting for biden in 21 —- 2020 what you hoping to hear tonight that could sway your support? >> good morning i am hoping to hear and i'm more concerned about character than soundbites or someone who's just not interesting in the race of what has happened but once you move us forward as a nation is someone who has decided they want to be america's president not just the republican party or the democratic party but america's president it is time to unify is a country. >> carley: is a registered independent voted for trump in 2016 and 2020 how do you feel about him not showing up tonight? >> it is pretty disappointing. because somebody voted for you in the past doesn't mean you have earned their vote in the future. and the fact he feels he does not need to show that respect to voters to show up to debate ideas and the current situation even with other candidates i find is disrespectful and disappointing. that just doesn't seem like to me he has the same energy or attitude or motivation this election cycle as he has in the past there could be a variety of reasons for that. i'm sure his current legal situation is one of them. but it is disappointing. >> carley: do you plan to support him in 2024? >> i am open to other cand candidates. i voted for him in 16 and 20 those were difficult decisions based on the opponent in my opinion. it was an easy choice. but he is not the nominee yet. >> you are a life long democrat switching parties registered republican you say you're likely going with child but open to other candidates so what could they say to get you in their camp? >> . >> i'm looking for a candidate who will try to bring us together and really embody to support equality for all and who will stand firm under their beliefs and stand up to democrats when it comes up to the weird gender staff. i don't care what you identify as but who will stand up for the american people and put america first. >> carley: yesterday we had a guest from "the wall street journal" said the debate will go one of three ways. they will attack each other, they will all attack trump, they will attack biden. out of those three scenarios which one do you hope will play out that would be most effective? >> i think not attacking anyone would be very effective at this point. i think americans are tired of that. everyone is so excited about the fight nobody's talking about finances or freedom are the things that matter i hope they don't attack anyone and they can stand on their own and talk about who they are as a candidate and a person i don't want any of those attack scenario. >> the candidates all have a big job they are trying to get your attention if this was a party your dance card would be very full. thank you for joining us. we appreciate it. we are also watching fulton county georgia were donald trump is expecting to turn himself in tomorrow and the judge said cameras are allowed in the courtroom for the trial. details coming up, next. >> todd: getting ready for tonight's debate. don't go anywhere. ♪ (dr. king) if you have diabetes, getting on dexcom is the single most important thing you can do. and it's covered by medicare. before using the dexcom g7, i was really frustrated. my a1c was stuck. 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>> the better quest to is how important is america for our borders to be protected. who will stand up to protect our borders better? >> todd: but getting down into more specifics kelly and conway said candidates must bring it on foreign-policy. biden has been reckless with foreign affairs and his deputy has embarrassed us on the world stage. was a point of having a female vice president between the impulsive deadly withdrawal then afghan women are less frequent she is focusing on the plight of the women and you are focused of course on the lives lost including that of your son. so what specific policy changes do you want to hear from the candidates? >> first of all is the administration going to be responsible for what happened in afghanistan? we have yet to see anyone that has been responsible for it. second, is there any candidate willing to do better on our foreign-policy? where in america are we right now? where are we in the world with our power that we once held as the strength among the nations? we are considered weaker than ever. who will stand up to show better foreign-policy? >> carley: that's a great question. you say you met president biden memorial day 2022. you were crying and upset and he asked if you wanted to take a picture with him and you felt that was just a photo op. does that experience with the president change or sharpen your view in terms of what you look for in a commander-in-chief? >> photo ops are wonderful opportunity for people to have a memory. but what i offered at the end of that conversation was something that i said sir, if you would like to take a photo with me, if you want me to walk down from the hill in arlington, would love for you to take that photo with me beside my son's grave. the character of this country is in question and we have to move forward as a country to see that those who we elect have the moral decency and character that we need to come back to a better america. >> carley: . speaking of photos the most important one is the picture behind you of your son who will always remain a hero and always be remembered. thank you so much for joining us this morning. >> thank you. >> todd: to correct a statement i made yesterday during an interview with virginia beach school board member i said she supports a policy in which schools use a preferred agenda pronouns with the student by communicate differently with parents. that is not accurate. manning advocates against the policy and also with the young kid model policy which she says protects parents rights. tonight's debate will highlight the growing diversity of the republican party looking at how this could move the needle with minority voters. >> carley: more good news as the new song quickly becomes the songs of the summer. that and more right after this. ♪ ♪ and if you're taking a multi-vitamin alone, you may be missing a critical piece... preservision. preservision areds 2 contains the only clinically proven nutrient formula recommended by the national eye institute to help reduce the risk of moderate to advanced amd progression. preservision is backed by 20 years of clinical studies. so ask your doctor about adding preservision and fill in a missing piece of your plan. like i did with preservision. now with ocusorb better absorbing nutrients. >> just hours away the republican debate facing the most diverse gop field in history. >> the republican party represents the diversity of america. we are growing and expanding our reach with black and asian voters coming to our party we champion school choice, the american dream, economic opportunity, lower inflation that brings many more voters to our party. >> todd: a spring in david webb, janelle king founder and president. how should the candidates convince minority voters this is the election to vote republican while at the exact same time having a broad message for the entire nation. >> we have to notate diversity for diversity stake will not work this time people are more engaged and into what is happening they went to hear the message matters more and they have to stay what we would like to see and to fight like the country depends on it and read each opponent apart when it comes to their policy and platform position not a personal attack but i want them to go in there and fight noel hold bards getting ready tonight. i'm sorry this debate will not will not meet the qualification of what you would hear from the candidate trying to fill the void and capture that powerful and ever-growing conservative latino vote? >> it is unfortunate to know the only latino candidate will not make it on the national stage tonight. it is important every presidential hopeful tonight on the stage understands the latino is the fastest-growing segment and the largest minority voting block in the country. what we want to hear is a united front on economic opportunities and foreign-policy to put america first. joe biden lost 14 percent starting his election and also the fact republicans have the best performance from the midterm election to show that hispanics are taking back the country with another four years of progressive policies. and to see the united from the presidential hopefuls have to reunite them for the america first message. >> todd: speed 12 also talking about american ideals. >> i grew up into a generation where we were taught to celebrate our diversity and differences. so much that we forgot all of the ways all the ways we are the same. as americans. the question before us do we still believe those ideals exist? it is an open question. >> we are all americans facing the same issues. here is a tough assignment which issue does each candidate need to drive home to everyone so this time tomorrow we say they win the debate? >> one that all candidates need to hear off the top as the economy. that point of diversity is about unity in the country and a reflection of people's desires regardless of identity and those of the mixed-race background and it makes authenticity. vivek ramaswamy has a story to talk about his economic policy but also positions on chi china, indo pacific and other areas when it comes to foreign-policy i would like to hear that from him i think the people into. but in the case of mike pence he has to make a case from coming being a vice president to move forward by he would step into the role and what he would do similar to or different than his predecessor and of course president biden. nikki haley, what does she have? a lot of foreign-policy is a former ambassador that's another spot for her governor chris christie is a tough assignment he is there to stop donald trump but he is not on the stage. jim scott comes from the senate with a great story to tell. but what is he is vision for the future and how does he govern and pull people together? i can keep going down the line but they have to communicate this in the first debate how they will lead forward because the second debate is already announced. there will be a third. so what do they do and what is the path to victory because that is the needed victory to america. >> i will text you privately with your thoughts on hutchinson and t-3. we appreciate your time. >> thank you. ♪ ♪ >> carley: all of her anthony stunning the world with his song is making around $40000 a day after going viral. the country star hit number one on the top 100 without a record label and has turned down $8 million and offers from music industry giants. >> in the bigger scheme of things i just want people to start appreciating each other for being human beings and look beyond political differences and ideologies. >> carley: he dropped another single this week that has one.4 million listens. if he can make that much money without a record label telling them what to do that is real living. >> at the point of missing the point of this story i think we need to write a song. >> carley: work on that on break. the president is still on vacation but rolling out a brand-new ad campaign for tonight's debate. >> it is hard in a different w way. >> i feel like joe biden all the things that help the middle class. >> the approval is incredibly low and they are ready to pounce on it and cheryl casone is here with the details. >> todd: we will check in with a brian kill mead in milwaukee getting ready and joins us next. ♪ ♪ hi, i'm stacey, and i've lost 60 pounds on golo. 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(announcer) change your life at golo.com. that's golo.com. >> being a mom is hard but in a different way. i feel like joe biden understands people like me. what he did to get past to help the middle class. >> carley: launching a 25 million-dollar blitz with this video dubbed catching a break and the president taking his own advice as the campaign attempts to clean up his criticized stop in maui. >> good morning helping the middle class is the message coming from the president's new campaign ad as republicans get ready to debate tonight in milwaukee. focusing on wisconsin with a 32d spot featuring the milwaukee mother of two featured prominently. but some say that bidenomics is not working for them. >> just coming out of the grocery store and inflation is a big one where the whole economy is gone is not good. >> when the bidens took over the main changes that cause the inflation to go up the borders out of control. those are two of my biggest issues. >> very expensive things that would not cost much money are more expensive. >> not just targeting wisconsin but ads are running in swing states arizona, georgia, michigan, nevh carolina, pennsylvania and of course wisconsin. bidens favorability among hispanics is showing signs of weakness. in a fox news poll 46 percent of hispanics say biden is the choice for president. that number 63 percent during the 2023 election. and officials from the dnc reelection campaign is on the ground as a republican candidate taking to the debate stage at 9:00 p.m. eastern. is for the president. back on vacation after the brief visit to maui now comfortably back in his 14 million-dollar mansion he is renting. >> is he writing a check? another form of compensation? >> you will need it to read gain the hispanic vote. >> and how much for that mansion in lake tahoe that is a big question mark. >> todd: eight qualifying hopefuls who want to take the biden job will be on stage in milwaukee. >> carley: a very special guest with a very special surprise. brian kilmeade is already there looking at the fox news debate for tonight and bring us the sights and sounds. >> i'm confused i thought i was here for the brewers game. this is a surprise to me. so a lot of people are in their in their baseball outfits. they are all thinking about one thing. the big debate you never get a second chance at a first impression. here is what is on their mindset debate number one is hours away. >> i wish trump would have games. >> alternative programming. >> we need to hear something better about monetary policy and runaway spending it is really hurting everything in the economy. >> and what we do to help keep the country secure. >> i'm retired law enforcement. when people speak about crime, crime is everywhere. >> a little sights and sounds. people say i don't want to hear about trump. you want to hear them attack trump i want to hear from them. you will hear how few know all eight on the stage which is and up here old battle from people like vivek ramaswamy or even governor t-3. and chris christie or governor desantis will end up clashing because the two people in the middle checking the stage there's really two in the middle and sitting right next to governor desantis is vivek ramaswamy so we will see if that paper that says desantis will go after ta and praise trump we will see if he does that ton tonight. i think it's interesting that vivek ramaswamy is that center seat? a couple months ago nobody even knew who he was. there he is number two. also it is fascinating how they are positioning themselves in different ways. tim scott the optimist and ron desantis saying still it is a two-person race and i am the main guy. what is the most interesting strategy that could pay off the most? >> a couple of things. he could not be more relaxed or prepared. he is built for this. doing this so often, so much and i believe him. number two is that vivek ramaswamy has come out with policy statements that has been wacky he had to clarify about 9/11 and who was on the planes. i have question about the january 6 crowd. and then to give up taiwan 2028. so with foreign policy where nikki haley could score some points. also bringing up that tim scott joined me on the radio yesterday and could not be more relaxed. what would be great for him if they take a shot but have you met him? does anybody want to take a shot at tim scott? he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, a great personal story. i'm curious how this will play out. todd come you can appreciate this this reminds me of game number one of a seven-game series everybody has a different idea and scenario and then just to play. >> todd: an amazing have it thinking you would interview someone else and then getting tim scott instead. thank you. the mainstream media gearing up for tonight's debate. >> ethics does not seem to be a stumbling block for a couple of candidates. >> it's hard to imagine a scenario where donald trump doesn't become the republican nominee. >> it suggests a lot of people from iowa going to hell. >> carley: look at the latest scandals or that he still on the second vacation this month and joe concha is here to break that down coming up, next. ♪ ♪ >> todd: the media's negative coverage of top candidates mirror the coverage of the 2016 election. tonight's primary debate already has them talking. >> ethics does not seem to be a stumbling block for this crop of republican candidates. >> ron desantis will literally be center stage tomorrow night as he has sort of these lines that he will try go to to kind of own the headline. >> but when the big lights hit you and people start punching you in the head, sometimes those plans go out the window. is he going to get punched punched a bunch. >> hard to imagine a scenario where donald trump doesn't become the republican nominee. >> what those numbers suggest is that a whole lot of people in iowa are going to hell. >> fox news contributor and columnist for the messenger joe concha joins me now. joe, on top of that negative coverage that we just played, some of it negative. what do you make of the fact that a lot of really serious mistakes that president biden have recently made like comparing them the maui wildfires to a kitchen fire, that received very little coverage at all. what do you make of this disparity and how it will impact 2024? >> carley, this isn't hyperbole what we witnessed from the president of the united states in maui in terms of his words, broaching a small fire that happened in his kitchen 20 years ago talking about how he almost lost his corvette and cat, when that story had been completely and totally debunked at the time and now, that was one of the worst moments you will see of any presidency in a time of crisis or disaster. and we barely saw any coverage or outrage around that. if this was george w. bush and katrina, trust me, that ended basically that president's presidency with george w. bush and what we're seeing here as far as the complete noncoverage of joe biden and the way he acted towards maui and the fact that he is now back on vacation again after spending a couple hours there, that's a whole bowl of wrong. meanwhile the coverage has been almost entirely negative towards not just the frontrunner and donald trump on the republican side but all the candidates, every interview you see on other networks it's like watching a democratic activist or politician debate the person they are interviewing instead of asking solid, germane, relevant questions around the economy, crime, border, energy independence, monetary policy, foreign policy. and that's the thing here. one side is going to get almost completely negative coverage. the other side won't get almost any coverage when they screw up or coverage that basically is very hospitable instead of hostile. >> todd: you and carley mentioned what joe biden said in maui. let's take a look at that along with some other gaffes recently. watch. >> and joan shin gang. forgive me, shenga -- i want to say one thing to your children. i know some really great ice cream places around here. [laughter] and daddy owes you. >> make a long story short, i almost lost my wife, my 67 corvette. ha, and my cat. >> todd: i mean obviously the mainstream media is not going to show that. but, tonight, the candidates all have an opportunity to speak to america and attack joe biden, pointing out horrific instances like this. should they take that opportunity, joe, or should they keep the focus on what they are going to do proactively as to why they should be in the oval office? >> i would say, todd, the answer to that is both, right? you want to look forward to 2024 okay. you don't like the fact that your wages aren't keeping up with inflation. you go to the grocery store and that always is just a shock whenever you get the bill by the time those purchases are done. you don't like the fact that the border is completely wide open at this point. you hate the fact that test scores are at 30-year low and here's what you are going to do to change all these things, particularly when it comes to crime and people not feeling safe in their own communities anymore. yes, you not only talk about what the problem is, you talk about what your solution is you talk about all of these problems exist because of the current president that's occupying the oval office, carley, todd. >> carley: this is the biggest day of the 2024 campaign election cycle so far. i have a feeling there are going to be 8 people waking up in milwaukee this morning with nervous energy ahead of this debate. joe, got leave it there. thank you so much for joining us. >> joe: thanks, guys. see you tomorrow morning. >> todd: either they are prepping and taking a lot of notes or playing tennis like vivek ramaswamy. >> carley: "fox & friends" starts right now. ♪ ♪ >> bring it on. people can do what they want. i'm not running to be a contributor on cable news. we're running to win. >> we're going to focus on restoring hope, creating opportunities, and protecting the america that we all love. >> what about landing punches on desantis. >> we will focus on our message and worry about the candidates another time. >> i have said from the beginning i don't play for second. i have never played for second. i'm not going to start now. >> it will be a job fair on the stage in the debate rather than to be a place where th