‘Get ready’: Trump says he will ‘very probably’ run again for president in 2024
Donald Trump last night told a rally crowd in Sioux City, Iowa, that he is likelier than ever to run for president in 2024 – but stopped short of making a cast-iron commitment to do so.
“In order to make our country successful and safe and glorious, I will very, very, very probably do it again,” he said. “Get ready, that’s all I’m telling you – very soon. Get ready.”
His words were followed this morning by a report from Axios saying his aides are considering 14 November as the date for a campaign announcement, though no final decision has apparently been made.
In addition, CNN reports that as a Trump 2024 run looks likely, Justice Department officials have discussed the potential need for a special counsel for the January 6 and Mar-a-Lago documents investigations. A flurry of activity is expected after the midterms.
Meanwhile the judge handling New York Attorney General Letitia James’ fraud lawsuit against the Trump Organization and the Trump family has ruled an independent monitor will oversee the company, restricting its ability to conduct business.
Trump complains about “horrible children”
During a rally speech intended to show support for Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and US Senator Chuck Grassley, Mr Trump instead began boasting about his own record, pointing to changes to estate tax which lowered the amount paid when the rich pass money onto their children.
At that point, the father-of-five suddenly got sidetracked, launching into a rant about inheritance and whether people should leave their wealth to “horrible children”.
Andrew Naughtie4 November 2022 13:30
Trump “considering 2024 announcement on 14 November” – report
Axios reports this morning that members of Donald Trump’s inner circle are considering a presidential campaign announcement on 14 November, meaning he could end up spending almost exactly two years running to get his job back.
According to the outlet, the rationale for the announcement is that Mr Trump’s party is increasingly expected to perform well on Tuesday night, offering him momentum to ride as he tries to head off any potential rivals for the 2024 nomination.
However, the report is similar to numerous others that have circulated since Mr Trump left office. As Axios writes: “It’s Trump. So anything could happen — or not. He’s conflicted on the timing and nothing is ever certain. But people who have been close to him for many years are lacing up for the next race.”
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports:
Andrew Naughtie4 November 2022 12:55
Marjorie Taylor Greene goads Trump fans into booing Paul Pelosi
Marjorie Taylor Greene goaded Trump supporters into booing Paul Pelosi and slammed him for not shooting dead the suspect who brutally attacked him with a hammer.
The Georgia lawmaker made the comments as she spoke at the one-term president’s rally in Sioux City, Iowa, on Thursday ahead of next week’s midterm elections.
Graeme Massie has the story.
Oliver O’Connell4 November 2022 12:30
Judge bars Trump Organization from transferring assets
The New York State judge overseeing Attorney General Letitia James’ fraud lawsuit against former president Donald Trump, his family, and his eponymous real estate and licensing company has issued an order barring the transfer of any of the ex-president’s or his company’s assets without notifying the court and the attorney general’s office.
New York County Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron on Thursday also granted Ms James’ request for an independent monitor to oversee compliance with his order, to be chosen from a list of recommendations made by Ms James and the Trump Organization.
Andrew Feinberg has the details.
Andrew Naughtie4 November 2022 12:00
Trump on running for president again
One-time president Donald Trump has dropped the strongest hint yet that he may run for the White House for the third time in 2024 after months of speculation.
Addressing an election rally in Sioux City, Iowa on Thursday night, Mr Trump said he will “very, very, very probably” make another bid for the president’s office.
“And now, in order to make our country successful and safe and glorious, I will very, very, very probably do it again,” Mr Trump said at an event for supporting Republican senator Chuck Grassley.
“Get ready, that’s all I’m telling you — very soon. Get ready,” Mr Trump added as the crowd chanted his name.
The 45th president also reiterated the false claim of having won the 2020 presidential election.
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports.
Andrew Naughtie4 November 2022 11:30
Police called to trespass complaint at Mar-a-Lago
Palm Beach police officers were called to Mar-a-Lago on Thursday morning after a report of a man who was refusing to leave the grounds of Donald Trump’s Florida resort.
Captain Will Rothrock told Fox News that they were contacted by Secret Service agents about a “routine trespass complaint”.
Andrew Naughtie4 November 2022 10:30
Ted Cruz complains Trump isn’t spending $100m war chest on GOP candidates
The Texas senator called out the one-term president during Tuesday’s episode of his podcast The Verdict, claiming that he is sitting on “a hundred million dollars” instead of using it to support pro-Trump candidates on ballots across the country.
Johanna Chisholm reports.
Oliver O’Connell4 November 2022 09:15
Trump calls for Mitch McConnell to be impeached
On Thursday morning Donald Trump called for Mitch McConnell to be impeached: “They ought to impeach Mitch McConnell .. they have something on him.”
Oliver O’Connell4 November 2022 08:00
Could Kash Patel immunity deal carry ‘grave legal peril’ for Trump?
The immunity deal granted to Donald Trump’s aide Kash Patel could plunge the former president into legal peril, experts said.
Mr Patel already appeared before the grand jury in October when he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
Sravasti Dasgupta reports.
Oliver O’Connell4 November 2022 06:30
What could stop Trump running in 2024?
But while losing to Joe Biden in November 2020 may have dented the one-term president’s pride and fuelled 18 months of lies about rigged ballot boxes, it now seems almost certain that Mr Trump will run again for the White House in 2024.
What, if anything, could thwart his plans?
Oliver O’Connell4 November 2022 05:00