Trump 2024: Donald Trump hints at presidential run during Texas rally
By: statesman (Austin American-Statesman)
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ROBSTOWN, Texas — Former President Donald Trump hinted he would "probably" run for president again in 2024 during a rally in South Texas, but indicated he wouldn't make a formal announcement until after the midterms.
"In order to make our country successful, safe and glorious again, I will probably have to do it again," the former Republican president said during a rally in Robstown, about 15 miles from Corpus Christi.
"But first," he continued, "we have to win a historic victory for the Republican Party this November."
Trump, 76, has broadly hinted he would run again, but his comments in Texas on Saturday — which came more than an hour into his remarks at the day-long event — are likely one of the strongest indications will run for the White House again.
Robstown was likely chosen as a destination because at least two South Texas congressional districts that have been Democratic strongholds for generations are considered to be in play.
Preceding Trump, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton addressed thousands of attendees at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds. Event organizers declined to disclose both how many people were expected to attend or final attendance figures. The fairgrounds' 35,000-square-foot central pavilion arena can seat up to 1,900 in the bleachers and up to 1,000 floor seats.
More:Live updates: Watch coverage of Donald Trump rally in South Texas city of Robstown
Other speakers included U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Victoria; Tom Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under Trump; and Brandon Judd, president of the National Border Patrol Council. Abbott said he would not be able to attend due to an out-of-state fundraising trip.
Whether President Joe Biden, 79, will run for reelection remains to be seen.
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Gee, I thought Trump was yesterday's news and not an issue any more.
People are clueless. Trump will run again for a number of reasons, first and foremost being because he likes it . As a supreme malignant narcissist he has a strong compulsion to keep himself at the forefront of national discussions. Secondly, he endorsed hundreds of candidates around the country. Assuming some to many of them will win, Trump will take FULL credit for having made that happen. A "red wave" will be a tremendous empowerment of Trump, and he knows it and will take advantage. Third, Trump undoubtedly believes that running for president will protect him from criminal indictment.
Some "pundits" say Trump wont run because he is afraid he will lose to the Democrat. In theory this might be true, but in reality it is meaningless. Trump believes he has gotten away with attempting to steal the 2020 election, because there have been no repercussions for his criminal behavior. He is emboldened.
Barring something unforeseen he will run in 2024, and the election will be close because he has a large cult following. To say it will be a disaster for America is putting it mildly.
I would not vote for Trump to save my life, but then again I would never vote for Joe Biden or any other leftist liberal currently in office either. As far as I am concerned, both are total menaces to the future and/or well being of this country. This country needs somebody fresh and new who is not tainted by either Trump or Biden. As a right leaning registered Independent, if the right person came along from either party or a Independent I would consider voting for them, but they would have to be pretty special.
I know you are an independent in your mind, but in reality your comments on this forum 95% of the time support the right wing position. You are independent only in the sense that you do not call yourself a Republican.
Trump wont be running against Biden in the Republican primaries.
You are clairvoyant to read my mind from across the country? My God, you are indeed powerful if you can do that.
Your big problem John is that you absolutely believe that all have to share your particular political world view and are absolutely wrong if they do not. There is just no middle ground or room for compromise with you. You totally ignored that I said was right leaning. Like certain other folks on this site, it has just had to be 100% your way or not at all and that is truly sad, but we are all products of our upbringing and environment. You have a good day John.
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If you think people on this site dont consider you to be a right winger you are dreaming.
You can tell yourself you are "independent", go for it. I'm just observing the obvious.
Like all shrill partisans, he thinks in binary - yes/no, on/off, black/white. He can't understand nuance or complexity with either people or the hard issues facing us.
No, you're just letting your biases run away with you.
You are a good comedian.
"Both sides-ism" is in the process of ruining this country. Of course, in a perfect world the two opposing political ideologies could vie for the public's favor in a calm and reasonable way and let majority rule.
That of course is not the reality we live in. One party is informed by ignorance, ridiculous conspiracy theories, cult worship of the worst person in American political history, and last but not least, constant white grievance.
If Trumpism emerges from this election as the "winner" , expect endless turmoil in this country that will only get progressively worse.
Oh please. Can I call myself an "independent" too? Why not? We see people all the time say they are independent or moderate who are anything but.
Personally, I really do not care what you or your buds think of me. I have already said I was on the right side so what are you trying to push by repeating it. Sounds like you are trying to convince yourself more than anybody else. Just because you feel something is obvious does not particularly make it so. We both know this is a dead end conversation that niether one of us is going to give on so we may as well just agree to disagree and let it go at that. As I said before, you have a good day John.
Yep, Churchill Downs class.
John, you are nowhere near an independent. You believe anyone that does not fit in what YOU believe is a right wing sycophant.
You do not want to hear opinions that sway the smallest amount away from what you believe.
You insult anyone on here that does not follow the left loon ideals you believe.
No, John, you are no where near an independent. .
Of course you have the ability to call yourself anything that you want too. I'll call you whatever you like.
No shit?
That crushes me.
next we will hear that you are an independent too. lol. You guys are a trip.
Bingo!
Interesting choice of words JR, perhaps Freudian - progressively worse.
Yea..no shit!!!
You are so far left not even Bernie Sanders can see you. THAT is dangerous for this country.
I never claimed to be independent and don't now.
I am a right leaning conservative...as are most military veterans, at least not the woke ones we see today.
[removed] when I said "can I call myself an independent too?" that was sarcasm, not a sincere question.
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Damn....missed that one.
Bet it was a doozy
Lol.
I'm with you Ed, I don't trust either Party or most individual politicians to address our national problems or even to put the nation first vs Party. Both focus only on their base and demonize the other side. I blame gerrymandered districts, closed primaries, and media that now splits into partisan camps.
I am encouraged by the seeming growth of independents in Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z. Maybe our politics will change as the Silent Gen and Boomers fade away.
Well said. Thank you.
Kool-aid, anyone?
Sorry, the lefty libs have already bought up the entire stock for themselves./s
Ok, Mr. Independent.
I can't decide whether it's better or worse for the Republicans if Trump were to run in 2024 - there are arguments that go both ways. He said he would wait to announce until after the midterms, and I also note that the creaking rusty ultra-slow wheels of justice will also wait until after the midterms before they take the next big step in their pursuit of jailing Trump. What a calamity this all is.
The left has been freaking out over Trump for the past 6 years. A Presidential Run by Trump would cause mass hysteria.
He might run, but he won't get the nomination.
Stay tuned, things are about to get interesting
Donald Trump is a losing loser who loses, but won’t accept defeat. I doubt if anyone is afraid of him winning. The prospect of him losing (which he will 100%) is what should concern every thoughtful, moral citizen of this country.