Doug Burgum.Photo:Stephen Yang/Getty Images
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North Dakota Gov.Doug Burgum, a2024 presidential candidate, has sustained an injury that could affect his appearance at Wednesday evening’s Republican primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
In a statement to PEOPLE, the governor’s office said Burgum “sustained an injury while playing a pick-up game of basketball with campaign staff.”
A spokesperson told Politico that the Republican injured his leg and may not be able to stand at the GOP presidential debate Wednesday night, when he’s slated to appear alongside seven others.
Fox News' Republican line-up for the Aug. 23, 2023 presidential debate in Milwaukee.Fox News
Fox News
On Twitter, the governor made light of the injury, sharing a vintage photo of himself playing basketball and writing, “I’ve played lots of pick-up games in my day! This isn’t the first time one has sent me to the ER. Appreciate all the well-wishes!”
Florida Gov.Ron DeSantis, former Vice PresidentMike Pence, entrepreneurVivek Ramaswamy, former South Carolina governor and U.S. ambassador to the United NationsNikki Haley, former New Jersey Gov.Chris Christie, South Carolina Sen.Tim Scott, and former Arkansas Gov.Asa Hutchinsonare slated to debate alongside Burgum on Wednesday.
Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Fox News will host the first Republican primary debate for the 2024 presidential election on Aug. 23, 2023.Fox News
Burgum launched his 2024 presidential campaign in June, making his case for the Republican nominationin aWall Street Journalop-ed.
He was sworn in as North Dakota’s 33rd governor in December 2016, and ran again for the seat in 2020, winning the race handily.
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source: people.com
