Trump announced his decision at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. It received mixed reactions across America.
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in 2016 when they the White House if successfully selected for Donald Trump A disruptive, maverick, outsider, he was an anti-establishment figure. After eight years in office of Barack Obama, who republican party saw it as a new hope. and in 2024, if they presidential election If he joins the race, as he announced on Tuesday night, he could prove disastrous for his party.
Trump announced his decision at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. It received mixed reactions across America. While his far-right supporters are enthused, traditional Republicans are dismayed. Most Republicans are concerned that his move could deeply divide the party and damage its image.
It seems that Trump’s decision is not being liked even in his own family. Daughter Ivanka Trump has announced that she will not be a part of the campaign trail and former Vice President Mike Pence, once a Trump supporter, has now condemned her in his book.
His victory against Hillary Clinton was because he was seen by many as anti-establishment, meaning he was not one of the power brokers who comprise both main parties in American politics, but his outlook was extreme. Was right wing. His views on race and gender issues, the hiring of right-wing justices to the US Supreme Court, the administration’s alienating attitude to its allies, the scornful condemnation of US allies in Europe, the alleged juxtaposition with Vladimir Putin, the ever-yes on North Korea— The policy of never, all these issues hurt him and enabled the Democrats to return to power in 2020.
The first alarm call for Republicans was when the US media reported extensively on the alleged Russian interference in favor of Trump. Actually Russia was against Hillary Clinton’s victory. Trump’s softness toward Putin, calling him a “friend,” should have convinced Republicans that their man was volatile, unpredictable, and perhaps unreliable.
shame on the party
Refusing to concede defeat in the polls after his defeat to Biden, encouraging Capitol Hill rioters – who disgraced American democracy – business improprieties, embroiling him in tax fraud and national security concerns at his Mar-a-Lago residence Matters like the recovery of secret documents embarrassed his party. Because of which the Democrats were able to successfully start the midterm election campaign in November. His overtly racist stance, encouraging governors of Republican-governed states to brutally treat ‘Black Lives Matter’ protesters, was an eye-opener for many ex-Trumpists. A call made by him to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shocked even the Republicans.
To be seen as a threat?
In the months following his election defeat to Biden, Trump maintained a firm grip on the Republican Party and his right-wing supporters. But traditional Republicans like senior senators Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham remained silent on Trump’s behavior in 2016. Although later they became more vocal as they saw Trump becoming a threat to the traditional Republican managers.
Trump’s refusal to accept the 2020 election verdict, and his encouragement of a defiant Republican base that believes the election was “hijacked” by Democrats, has unsettled Republicans. Many moderates, like Liz Cheney, feared he was polarizing America. Trump’s mocking of Senator John McCain, a senator admired in both parties, didn’t go down well with many Republicans. This resulted in the defeat of the Republican candidate for the Arizona governorship. Kari Lake was defeated by Democrat Katie Hobbs.
challenge from desantis
Most disaffected Republicans now prefer Florida Governor DeSantis, who led a Republican run to victory in his state, defeating his Democrat rival Charlie Crist by 20 percent of the vote. Most Republicans want him to appear in the 2024 election. DeSantis, once a Trump admirer, has now disparaged his mentor as “Ron DeSanctimonius.” Trump has threatened that if DeSantis comes forward to run for the 2024 presidential election, he will make his secret information public. Worried about DeSantis being replaced as a Republican idol, Trump has said that DeSantis “will not be good” for the party.
DeSantis will certainly challenge Trump as the Republican leader. He is young, only 42 years old, a family man, espouses Republican values and is more stable in his approach on various issues than the businessman Trump. For Republicans who feel their party is waning, DeSantis is the go-to man.
stuck in multiple cases
But because of DeSantis, Trump would not have announced his candidacy. He’s facing multiple charges that could send him to jail, and he wants Republicans to stand firm with him. He will also need money to fight the case and what better way to raise money than through a publicity campaign?
Trump may be bad news for his party, but his announcement could prove to be sweet music to the ears of Democrats. They will be happy that the Republicans will be split between Trump and DeSantis, and even if the Republicans choose only one of them, it will do serious damage to the party. In such a situation, there is nothing surprising in Joe Biden’s smile and his indication of re-entering the electoral fray.
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