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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump wanted to announce his 2024 presidential candidacy in the middle of the chaotic Afghanistan wi
https://www.businessinsider.com/will-trump-run-again-president-2024-advisers-afghanistan-2021-10Trump wanted to announce his 2024 presidential candidacy in the middle of the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal but his advisors talked him out of it: report
Jake Lahut 3 hours ago
As former President Donald Trump's flirtations with another run in 2024 continue, he reportedly came close to making an announcement during the US military's withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Back in August during the most tense stages of the exit, Trump wanted to make the announcement "right away," according to three people with direct knowledge who spoke to The Washington Post.
However, Trump was eventually talked out of it when advisers explained to him how such a move may hurt Republican efforts to retake the House and Senate in the 2022 midterms, as well as logistical challenges on the fundraising front, according to The Post.
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Trump wanted to announce his 2024 presidential candidacy in the middle of the chaotic Afghanistan wi (Original Post)
nitpicker
Oct 2021
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Walleye
(31,009 posts)1. Ha! As soon as he announces his hustle and swindle gets major scrutiny from a federal agency
It would cut into his gravy train,to announce
lame54
(35,285 posts)2. Can't believe we have to worry about him winning again
PortTack
(32,757 posts)3. If we all had a dollar for every "I'm going to" by the idiot orange mass!
More BS!!