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Former President Donald Trump is expected to launch his 2024 presidential campaign Tuesday night in an attempt to gain momentum and lead, in the currently vacant Republican primary. .
In deciding to make the announcement from the ballroom of Mar-a-Lago, his private Palm Beach club, Trump is dismissing the advice of prominent Republicans who have warned against kicked off his presidential campaign right after disappointing Republican midterm election results.
Trump’s entry into the race informally kicks off the 2024 Republican presidential primary, a contest that has changed dramatically over the past week.
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ 19-point victory in his re-election campaign on November 8 inspired Republicans nationwide, becoming the brightest point of a day in which Democrats owner won most of the famous governor and Senate races.
DeSantis is reportedly assembling a presidential campaign team and preparing to challenge Trump for the GOP nomination. Before last week, DeSantis was a strong candidate for president in 2024, but after Tuesday, he’s a strong contender.
If Trump wins the Republican nomination, he will likely face President Joe Biden in his 2020 re-election bid. Biden has yet to officially launch his re-election campaign, but Plans for the campaign are said to have been consolidated in recent weeks.
