Donald Trump, a former American president, declared his intention to run for president in 2024 and pursue the Republican Party’s nomination.
Trump made the statement on Tuesday in the presence of his advisors, allies, and influential people. He gave a speech in which he propelled himself to the top of the list of potential candidates to represent the Republican Party in the White House. The ex-high-ranking official denied rumors that he will have multiple opponents for the nomination in the upcoming months. According to discussions that have surfaced recently, Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, may be nominated. Trump, though, remains optimistic that the party would choose him for the position.
“In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” Trump said.
To win the presidency in the upcoming presidential elections, he said, the Republicans must nominate him. The news comes after the GOP had disappointing election results, with the Democratic Party winning many key states. The Democratic Party took control of the Senate after winning Nevada. Despite this, as they get closer to a majority, the Republicans hope to win the House. The kind of victory they hoped for during the elections is not this one, though.
“Anyone who truly seeks to take on this rigged and corrupt system will be faced with a storm of fire that only a few could understand. I have no doubt that by 2024, it will sadly be much worse, and they will see clearly what has happened and is happening to our country – and the voting will be much different,” he added.
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Trump beating others
Other politicians will follow suit, but Trump was the first to declare a presidential run in 2024. According to analysts, Trump’s proclamation will provide him a competitive advantage over possible opponents who intend to run for president. Additionally, it will assist Trump in presenting himself to wealthy contributors. The DOJ is still investigating the riots on January 6; meanwhile, Trump is still facing legal issues. Given that Trump is vying for his party’s candidacy, this might become a problem.
Mike Pence and other rivals, who may challenge Trump, are also possible. Pence already enjoys a favorable image in the political community as a former US vice president. The presence of Trump may present a challenge for Pence to win over Trump’s supporters. In the race for the nomination, Trump may face off against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. After the midterm elections, many Republicans felt more confident of DeSantis’ power and popularity. By supporting them in their midterm campaigning, DeSantis won over many Republican candidates.
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To prepare for 2024
Following his resounding defeat in 2021, Trump has already begun arrangements for a White House comeback. To prepare for this, he invested a lot of his resources. As a result, a White House run eventually led to the former president forming alliances with other lawmakers and the ongoing growth of his supporters.
But it will be a difficult road to victory in the presidential race. In addition to litigation and investigations, Trump must deal with some campaign-related concerns. He also confronts opposition as he persists in asserting that the 2020 elections were fraudulent.
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Source: CNN
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