Former President Donald Trump is expected to launch his 2024 campaign for President on Tuesday night in a bid to capitalize on momentum and front-runner status in a Republican presidential primary field that is vacant for now. . Deciding to make his announcement from the ballroom of Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, Trump is rejecting the advice of prominent Republicans who have warned against launching a presidential campaign so soon after his disappointing midterm election results GOP. Trump’s entry into the race unofficially kicks off the Republican primary for the 2024 presidential election, a contest that has changed dramatically in the past week. Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSandis’ 19-point victory in his re-election campaign on Nov. 8 decimated Republicans nationally, the brightest spot on a day when Democrats won most high-profile Senate races and the governors. DeSantis is reportedly assembling a presidential campaign team and preparing to challenge Trump for the GOP nomination. Before last week, DeSantis was a longshot 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 a rematch of the 2020 presidential contest. Biden has yet to officially launch his re-election campaign, but plans for a campaign have reportedly solidified in recent weeks . Subscribe to CNBC on YouTube.
