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- During the first GOP debate, most candidates said they'd support Donald Trump if he were convicted.
- Some, like rival Ron DeSantis, glanced around the stage before raising their hands.
- Trump's political brand is toughness. The moment showed none of his rivals embody that same image.
At Wednesday's Republican primary debate, the chief rivals of former President Donald Trump were asked, by a show of hands, if they'd still support him, even if he was convicted in court.
It was a simple question, but the results weren't exactly a moment of political courage.