All right, Donald Trump is set to return to South Carolina later today to address his supporters following the primary votes being counted tonight. However, before that, he is scheduled to speak at the CPAC conference in Maryland. CPAC, an annual gathering of influential conservatives, has increasingly become a pro-Trump event in recent years.
During the conference, attendees will vote on their favorites to potentially join Trump as his vice president in a straw poll. The former president is expected to focus on the upcoming general election and highlight the differences between his record and that of President Joe Biden.
CPAC, which used to be a platform for various Republicans and conservatives to showcase their ideologies, has now become solely centered around Donald Trump. The audience at the event is overwhelmingly supportive of him, with many already considering him the GOP nominee.
Moreover, the conference is being used to speculate on who Trump's potential vice presidential nominee could be. Several individuals, including Representative Stefanik, Representative Donalds, former Representative Tulsi Gabbard, Vivek Ramaswamy, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, have addressed the audience, showcasing their loyalty to the former president.
This event provides insight into how the Republican Party is aligning itself around Trump, despite the ongoing GOP primary. The focus remains on Trump's message and his potential future role in the party's leadership.
