White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain said Sunday, May 9, that President Biden would not “underestimate” former President Trump if he were to run for president in 2024.
Although Trump has not publicly said he would run for president, he expressed the idea in a recent interview and made it clear he would make a decision after the 2022 midterm elections.
Klein told U.S. media outlet Axios on Sunday: “If Donald Trump chooses to run, I don’t want to estimate or underestimate his strength as an opponent. My experience …… is based on the record of all the presidents in office.” Referring to Biden, he added, “If he intends to run for re-election in 2024, hopefully he can accomplish a strong record (while in office).”
Media analysis shows that Trump still holds a lot of sway over the Republican Party and still has a large and loyal base of voter support.
In his clearest comments in late April, Trump told Fox Business News that he is considering a run in 2024 and would consider a running mate with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).
I endorsed DeSantis, and after I endorsed him, he took off like a rocket,” he said. He’s done a great job as governor. I’m saying what I’ve read and what you’ve read, people are going to like this choice. DeSantis certainly will be considered, he’s a great guy.”
Other potential Republican presidential candidates include Sen. Tim Scott (R), South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) and Sen. Josh Hawley (R).
Trump explained that he would not explicitly announce his 2024 campaign now because if he did so too soon, it would have a “big impact on fundraising and a lot of other things. But he also said, “When he announces, his supporters will be happy.”
Trump said, “It’s a little bit of a crazy, complicated thing. This whole fundraising donation thing is ridiculous, and frankly, these laws are so old and stupid.”
And before Biden was sworn in on Jan. 20, there were many rumors and speculation that Biden would serve only one term in the White House or would step down early, allowing Vice President Harris to become president.
But in response to his health and age concerns, Biden said at his first news conference in March that he planned to run for re-election.
Biden told reporters at the time, “My plan is to run for re-election, and that’s my expectation. But I’m a man who respects fate so much that I’ve never had the ability to make plans 4 1/2 or 3 1/2 years in advance.”
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