Politics | Jon Huntsman 2012 Huntsman Picks 'Popcorn' Over Trump Debate Candidate will pass on the Donald's GOP forum By John Johnson Posted Dec 3, 2011 7:22 AM CST Copied Jon Huntsman speaks to students at George Washington University in October. (Getty Images) Donald Trump may be hosting a Republican debate later this month, but Jon Huntsman for one wants no part of it. "We look forward to watching Mitt and Newt suck up to The Donald with a big bowl of popcorn," a spokesman tells Business Insider. Trump tells Fox News he doesn't care because Huntsman isn't a "serious candidate." Ever the ratings-conscious showman, the Donald also says he might just endorse someone after the Dec. 27 debate, notes Media Matters. (Click for the Huntsman daughters' latest video.) Read These Next Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. Federal judge rips into Trump himself in deportation ruling. Report an error