Washington: Donald Trump (photograph) is about to kick off its campaign for the 2024 Republican nomination this weekend. His two campaigns in key early voting states are suspended when he has been more than two months since he announced his candidacy.
The presidential inauguration in New Hampshire and South Carolina is an opportunity to address complaints from some Republicans that a rematch with Democratic President Joe Biden has been delayed, but the grip on the Republican Party is weakening. It may indicate that
Senator Lindsay Graham and Gov. Henry McMaster, key allies of South Carolina, are expected to join Trump at an event at the state capitol, but no other high-profile Republicans are in attendance. No. Among them are former Gov. Nikki Haley and Sen. Tim Scott, two people who may have ambitions of their own for the White House.
That means some of the major Republican donors and activists who challenge Biden’s anticipated re-election campaign, including Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, are exploring other options. According to interviews this week with 12 party officials, donors and strategists, .
One person who played a major role in Trump’s previous campaign in South Carolina said, “I’m not hearing any state elected officials or big donors excited about Trump.” The names we’ve heard excited about are DeSantis and Haley.”
Nearly a year into the party nomination race, Trump has some strong advantages in his campaign. Polls regularly show him to be the frontrunner among Republican voters, and his tumultuous four years in the White House have given him a significant advantage in publicity.
His primary fundraiser, Save America, is registered to fund Trump’s political allies, but not his own campaigns.
financial questions
Observers have already accused Trump of illegally using Save America’s war funds to support his presidential run.
The bipartisan Campaign Legal Center told the Federal Elections Commission in November that it had signed Save America to Make America Great Again Inc, known as MAGA Inc, registered as an independent super PAC but staffed by former Trump aides. requested to investigate the remittance of Spend money to support Trump’s campaign.
Save America has donated at least $60 million to MAGA Inc ahead of the November 8th election. Super PAC is also funded by other sources, and he reportedly spent more than $15 million to support Republican Senate candidates in the midterm elections.
But after the Super PAC nearly wrapped up campaign costs, with Save America’s nearly $40 million donation, MAGA Inc reported having $54 million in cash as of Nov. 28. date.
Trump’s official campaign, which began on Nov. 15, has yet to file federal disclosures on its finances and has until Jan. 31 to provide regulators with details by the end of 2022.
“We’ll see how this changes. But I think it’s going to be dominated by DeSantis and Trump for a while,” said Rob Jesmer, former executive director of the Republican Senate campaign division and campaign strategist. said.
Trump’s own campaign has dismissed the notion that his support within the party is waning.
Spokesperson Steven Chang said, “President Trump will be visiting South Carolina to announce his leadership team, which will include his key players across the state, from grassroots leaders to elected officials. “President Trump is the undisputed leader of the Republican Party, and anyone who questions that is simply living the wrong reality.”
A spokesperson for Scott said he will not attend Saturday’s event due to existing commitments.
Among other prominent Republicans elected in South Carolina, a spokesman for Rep. Republican representatives did not respond.
Rep. Russell Fry and Rep. Joe Wilson will be in attendance, according to a spokesperson.
Several Republicans interviewed for this article were granted anonymity to discuss intra-party dynamics, asking whether Trump could send a positive message or the personal attacks many accuse. He said he would check whether he would appeal to the false allegations of election fraud and election fraud. The November midterm congressional elections showed a poor Republican Party.
“The fundamental question is whether he’s going to talk about the future or just a ‘stolen election,'” said a Republican official familiar with Trump campaign internals. “We need to pivot to the future.” – Reuters
