Trump spokeswoman defends his Iowa debate absence By Lisa Ruhl January 28, 2016 8:50 pm FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Add Washington Examiner on Google FacebookTwitterEmailPrint Washington Examiner Q&A host Lori Lundin interviews top journalists to dive deeper into the issues of the week. Donald Trump national spokesperson Katrina Pierson calls in from Iowa to discuss Trump’s plans for skipping the Fox News debate. Tags2016 ElectionsDebatesDonald TrumpIowaLisa RuhlMinusextraPodcasts Related Content Crime Ilhan Omar decries Trump’s ‘hateful rhetoric’ after Minneapolis town hall attack Justice Trump names nominee to lead DOJ’s new fraud enforcement division Congressional Lawmakers press Collins on VA overhaul, staffing cuts and risks to veteran care Justice Judge cancels ICE director testimony but rips agency’s habitual violation of court orders Healthcare Bernie Moreno floats Hyde Amendment ‘audit’ in Obamacare subsidy talks