Donald Trump slams claims he is being 'petulant' by boycotting Fox debate over Megyn Kelly feud

Donald Trump has batted off claims he is being 'petulant' by boycotting this week's Fox News debate over his feud with anchor Megyn Kelly.

The real estate mogul is hosting his own event - a fundraiser for veterans - on Thursday night as his competitors unite for the one crucial Iowa debate days before the caucus.

But though Trump insists he is confident this won't dent his lead, former candidates and political analysts aren't so sure.

Newt Gingrich, who famously won the 2012 South Carolina primary after his defiant response to personal questions during a CNN debate, said Trump is being 'petulant' and 'petty'.

'The excuses are laughable,' Gingrich told Bill O'Reilly on The O'Reilly Factor. 

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