Politics | Ron Paul Ron Paul to Boycott Donald Trump Debate Scathing statement says it's 'beneath the office of the presidency' By Kevin Spak Posted Dec 3, 2011 2:30 PM CST Copied Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, speaks at a Republican presidential debate in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Ron Paul has decided to join Jon Huntsman in skipping the Donald Trump-moderated Newsmax debate, and his campaign didn’t mince words in explaining why. “The selection of a reality television personality to host a presidential debate … is beneath the office of the Presidency and flies in the face of that office’s history and dignity,” the campaign said in a statement. “Mr. Trump’s participation will contribute to an unwanted circus-like atmosphere.” You can read the full statement at Politico, which observes that the Trump debate “looks like a kind of dignity test for the 2012 presidential field.” Read These Next Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. American Taylor Townsend gets an earful after her US Open win. Belichick's girlfriend is embracing 'gold digger' idea. Open that wallet big time for a trip to Disney, if you can afford it. Report an error