Donald Trump, here in South Carolina, will hold his own event in the same timeslot as the Iowa debate. (Getty)
Donald Trump, who has taken the lead in Iowa polls and stayed on top in New Hampshire and nationally, will boycott tonight’s debate over his long-running feud with Fox News host and debate moderator Megyn Kelly, instead hosting a competing event on CNN. Trump did not reveal many details about his event, but did reveal he would be raising funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, a charity devoted to rehabilitating and reintegrating disabled veterans.
The event will take place at 9 p.m. Eastern (just like the GOP debate) and will be broadcast on CNN.
There are a couple of options for viewers looking to watch the town hall online. Here’s a rundown:
If You’re in the United States & Don’t Have a Cable or Satellite Log-In
On the Web:
If you’re in the United States and don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the event through Sling TV, an online streaming service that provides access to select channels for a monthly fee. The service’s Best of Live TV package, which includes CNN, costs $20 a month. But if you’re looking for a way to watch the town hall for free, you can do so with Sling’s free 7-day trial. . Click here to sign up for Sling TV. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial period ends, you will not be charged.
With an App:
If you sign up for the free Sling trial, you can watch the event on the Sling app, which you can download for free in the App store or the Google Play store. There’s also a Sling app for Roku, Chromecast, Nexus player, ZTE and XBox One. Click here for a full list of compatible devices. The service’s Best of Live TV package costs $20 a month. But if you’re looking for a way to watch for free, you can do so with Sling’s free 7-day trial. Click here to sign up for Sling TV. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial period ends, you will not be charged.
If You Have a Cable or Satellite Log-in for a Subscription That Includes CNN
On the Web:
If you have the log-in info for a cable or satellite subscription that includes CNN, you can use that to watch the event for free at go.CNN.com.
With an App:
If you you have log-in info for a cable or satellite subscription that includes CNN, you can use that to watch the event for free on a phone, tablet or connected TV via the CNN Go app, which you can download for free in the App Store, the Google Play store, the Amazon App store or the Windows Store.