Former President Donald Trump shared a Breitbart story to Truth Social on Monday that provides another clue that he is likely to run again in 2024.
The article, which was published on July 25, focuses on close Rep. Jim Jordan’s (R-Ohio) remarks to the outlet that he would strongly back a re-election bid by Trump.
” I’ve been there. Since he left on January 20th, I wanted him to run in 2024. He will, I believe. Jordan stated that he believes he’s the right candidate to run for the office.
Trump 15 minutes ago on Truth Social : pic.twitter.com/HMdMLT3fHv
— Kristina Wong (@kristina_wong) September 5, 2022
The former president is imagining a second term. He has been very active in politics, mainly by supporting candidates and organizing rallies. He clearly enjoys the campaigning process, particularly large rallies such as that held last week in Wilkes-Barre to support Doug Mastriano, the senatorial candidate, and Mehmet Oz, the governor of Pennsylvania.
Although he’ll probably hold out until after the midterms in order to announce his decision, outlets such as The Washington Post have speculated in July that he could do so before then.
A recent Emerson College poll of 1,000 registered voters from Aug. 23 to 24 has President Joe Biden polling at 43 percent, and Trump at 42 percent in a potential rematch. Trump leads primary polling within the Republican Party by a wide margin, with Florida Governor. Ron DeSantis is in second.
But, even if Trump ran again, nearly no Republicans could mount a serious primary challenge. Even if Liz Cheney, the outgoing Wyoming Rep. decided to throw her hat in the ring for a second time, it would be more successful for her to run as an independent candidate and take advantage of an unhappy moderate Democrat segment.
If he waits to vote after the midterms then a key indicator of his success is how his candidates do nationally, especially in battleground states. While a campaign strategy by an individual will be the most important, the Trump factor is still very significant.
While his post on the Breitbart story could be a serious clue into a potential 2024 bid, nobody will know for sure until he officially announces. Trump’s unpredictable nature means that anything can happen over the next few months.
