Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night announced his 2024 campaign for president at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Minutes before his appearance at an event announcing his candidacy, Trump’s campaign team filed federal paperwork to declare that he’s running again, becoming the first major contender from either party to formally declare.
“In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” Trump said.
The announcement came as several candidates endorsed by Trump were defeated in key races in last week’s mid-term elections.
Republicains did not succeed in reclaiming the US Senate, though they are within one seat of gaining control of the House.
Several key Republicans and donors underline that the GOP needs a new standard-bearer like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
President Joe Biden has said he intends to seek re-election in 2024, but he has yet to make a formal announcement.
Other potential Trump challengers besides DeSantis include Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan.
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