First GOP debate of 2016(9 images)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump points to the media after the Republican presidential debate in North Charleston, South Carolina on January 14, 2016. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Sign holders wait for their candidates during the Republican presidential debate in North Charleston, South Carolina on January 14, 2016. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to the media following the Republican presidential debate in North Charleston, South Carolina on January 14, 2016. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI

Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump (L) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) are seen on television screens in the media room at the Republican presidential debate in North Charleston, South Carolina on January 14, 2016. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI