‘I’m tired of losing’: GOP governor Larry Hogan says Trump should sit out 2024 election
Donald Trump is delivering a highly anticipated speech at Mar-a-Lago having filed paperwork confirming he is running for president again. He was introduced as the next president, entering the ballroom accompanied by Melania Trump, to make the official announcement of his 2024 presidential campaign to a packed room of his most ardent supporters.
Among those in attendance are Rep Madison Cawthorn, adviser Roger Stone, MyPillow conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell, and Mr Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
The announcement comes despite a growing movement within Republican circles to move on from Mr Trump following the disastrous midterm election results in which a supposed red wave did not materialise. Traditional conservatives and Maga-adherents are blaming each other for the lacklustre performance.
Even though the former president faces multiple investigations into his business empire, actions on January 6, and hoarding of government documents, he appears determined to secure another term in office.
As he riles up his more dedicated followers with cultish QAnon posts on Truth Social, Mr Trump will likely face an uphill struggle to win over moderate Republicans and independents going forward as other GOP presidential hopefuls step forward. Former Vice President Mike Pence told ABC: “We’ll have better choices in the future.”
