MILWAUKEE — Eight Republican presidential candidates took to the debate stage for the first time in the 2024 cycle Wednesday night in Milwaukee.
Take a look at moments and highlights from throughout the day:
People arrive before a Republican presidential primary debate sponsored by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The media filing room in Fiserv Forum before the debate begins. (Spectrum News 1 Megan Carpenter)
Donald Trump Jr. heading into the GOP debate tonight in Milwaukee acting as a "surrogate" for his father and former President Donald Trump who will not be in attendance. (Spectrum News 1/Mandy Hague)
Political commentator Candace Owens heads into Fiserv for the GOP debate. (Spectrum News 1/Mandy Hague)
People arrive before a Republican presidential primary debate sponsored by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Republican presidential candidates, from left, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum stand on stage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Former Vice President Mike Pence talks with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a break at a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speak during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson talks with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson during break at a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Republican presidential candidates Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum stand on stage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The group is making their way through downtown Milwaukee. This protest is a collaboration of many groups who are all marching on the GOP debate. (Spectrum News 1/Megan Marshall)
Protests outside of Fiserv Forum continue as the debate is underway during record-high temperatures. (Spectrum News 1/Megan Marshall)
Former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley raise their hands in response to a question if they would support the eventual party nominee during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
As seen on a video camera screen businessman Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks as businessman Vivek Ramaswamy listens during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks as former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum listen during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Vice President Mike Pence smile at a question about UFO's during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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