GOP rivals clash over Trump in fiery debate: Recap

Four Republican candidates faced off Wednesday in a fiery GOP presidential debate in Tuscaloosa, Ala., hosted by The Hill’s sister news organization NewsNation.

Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley took on fire from her fellow GOP contenders as she vies with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for second place behind former President Trump, who skipped the debate. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy also took the stage in the smallest showdown yet.

With six weeks before the nominating process begins in Iowa, candidates clashed over questions around the front-runner, Trump.

Elizabeth Vargas, Megyn Kelly and Eliana Johnson moderated the debate, which ended at 10 p.m. ET.

Here’s a recap of the night.