Although he has expressed his hopes of winning the 2024 election, he seems to have clearly closed the door on a possible bid in 2028.
The 2024 election
Former President Donald Trump, 78, said in an interview that he would not run for president again in 2028 if he were to lose to Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
Closed the door
Trump made this statement when interviewed by Full Measure’s Sharyl Attkisson. Although he expressed his hopes of winning the 2024 election, he seems to have clearly closed the door on a possible bid in 2028.
The oldest candidate
At his age, Trump is the oldest candidate to run for president of a major political party, following the withdrawal of 81-year-old Joe Biden. Many observers note that he no longer displays the same energy as he did in 2016 or 2020. He has drastically reduced the number of rallies he used to hold, and while he has always been able to galvanize his supporters with hard-hitting speeches on his controversial policies, his current speeches often seem less dynamic and coherent.
Controversial and rambling
His supporters frequently leave his speeches before they end, and his rallies are now marked by more controversial and rambling remarks.
Profoundly transformed
The future of the Republican Party, for which Trump has been the nominee in the last three national elections and which has profoundly transformed the party over the last eight years, remains uncertain if it loses next November’s elections.
Sowing chaos
Traditional Republicans blame Trump for sowing chaos and for being directly responsible for several major defeats, including the 2020 election and the 2022 mid-term elections.
The race is tightening
Recent polls show the race tightening ahead of the November elections, with Kamala Harris having momentum and a lead over Trump, unlike Joe Biden’s situation before his withdrawal.
Significantly less dynamic
In addition, she managed to raise record funds and gather large crowds at her many events. Trump’s campaign, on the other hand, appears far less dynamic in all these respects.
Important and controversial
The question on everyone’s lips is whether Trump can win back the White House, while his legacy and leadership will remain important and controversial issues in American politics.