A campaign worker works to secure a sign at the podium before U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event in Lexington, South Carolina January 27, 2016. REUTERS/Chris Keane
A campaign worker works to secure a sign at the podium before U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a campaign event in Lexington, South Carolina January 27, 2016. REUTERS/Chris Keane

 

Washington – Donald Trump’s campaign has formally announced plans to host a special event at the same time as Thursday’s presidential debate.

The move follows the Republican front-runner’s promise to boycott the Fox News debate. He’s been upset with Fox over what he calls unfair treatment from debate moderator Megyn Kelly and a sarcastic tweet from the network.

The campaign issued an advisory Wednesday night with details for what it’s calling a special event.

Just as the prime-time debate begins Thursday at 9 p.m. EST, Trump is scheduled to appear at Drake University in Des Moines at an event the campaign says will benefit veterans.

The appearance will be just two miles from where his Republican rivals gather for the debate.

As reported by Vos Iz Neias