Doug Burgum will participate in Wednesday night’s Republican presidential primary debate despite suffering an Achilles injury. Burgum, 67, suffered a high-grade tear of his Achilles tendon while playing a game of pick-up basketball with his staff Tuesday, CNN first reported earlier Wednesday. He told CNN that he is not taking any prescription painkillers for his injury. The GOP governor, a wealthy former software executive, has described himself as the least-known contender on the debate stage. He later met the polling requirements and signed the pledge to back the eventual GOP presidential nominee, both also required by the RNC to participate in Wednesday night’s debate.

Source: CNN August 23, 2023 13:44 UTC