Trump Eclipsed by Democrats as He Heads to G-20 Summit in Japan

  • President says he plans to watch debate from Air Force One
  • Thursday debate takes place as Trump meets with world leaders
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President Donald Trump found himself in an unfamiliar position Wednesday night, serving as a backdrop rather than the main attraction as his Democratic rivals kicked off a series of presidential debates.

And he didn’t yield the spotlight easily. About a half-hour into the first debate, Trump tweeted from Air Force One on his way to Japan for the Group of 20 summit: “BORING!”