What to Make of Donald Trump Saying He’s Made a Decision About 2024
Just how miserable will the Left be in 2024? That's what's at stake.
Since January, former President Donald Trump has dodged the question of whether he will run for president in 2024. Although many have tried to get him to spill, Trump ain't budging.
On Hannity, however, Trump raised eyebrows, saying he has made a decision. What is the decision? Well, he left that part out.
It's hard to interpret that "yes" as anything other than that Trump plans to run in 2024. Keyword: plans.
Regardless of Trump's current leaning, he has three years to change his mind. Then change his mind again.
Trump has two cards to play. And he's playing them both.
First, an announcement drives the news cycle for a day or two, but hints can drive segments on cable news for months or even years. Without social media, speculation is Trump's greatest promotional tool.
Like any TV performer, Trump is going to tease this until the end.
Second, and most importantly, Trump will have tremendous influence over the 2022 election. The candidates he endorses will have an edge among Republican voters. It's that simple.
Trump doesn't gain anything by announcing a decision before the 2022 midterms, particularly, if the answer is no, which I'm not ruling out.
Earlier this week, Trump told Clay Travis and Buck Sexton that late-2022 is his most likely target date.
"The most logical date would be right after 2022, right? To try and win the House and the Senate."
Looking ahead, should Trump run for president again, he would be the favorite in the primary.
While some voters would prefer Gov. Ron DeSantis, I doubt he'd run against Trump. That's not what the Republican party needs.
Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows agrees: "‘ would be the first to say that if President Trump gets in, that he would win the nomination and would clear the field."
A divide between Trump and DeSantis is a win for President Joe Biden. Or Kamala Harris.
By the way, I enjoy Trump's teases. They are well done.