The first Republican presidential primary debate in the lead-up to the 2024 election is now in the history books.

Eight presidential hopefuls took the stage in Wisconsin and things got heated.

At one point, Chris Christie called outVivek Ramaswamy for ripping off a Barack Obama quote.

Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump smiling at the camera

AndRon DeSantis got called out by viewers at home for his forced smile.

And the first question from Carlson was about why Trump wasn’t at the debate.

He didn’t see the debate as worth his time.

Donald Trump looking at the camera in his interview with Tucker Carlson

Body language expert Mark Bowden told The List that Trump’s shrugging during his response indicated his true feelings.

Trump also looked at the camera when he referred to Ron DeSantis as “a lost cause.”