Former President Donald Trump is expected to announce another campaign for the White House by the end of summer or the beginning of fall, according to reports.
The timing with which Trump may take the plunge came into focus after he told New York magazine, “Well, in my own mind, I’ve already made that decision, so nothing factors in anymore. In my own mind, I’ve already made that decision,” leaving only the question of when to make a formal declaration as the single remaining “big decision” if an announcement is to be made.
Two Trump advisers told the Washington Post that Trump was eyeing a September announcement, though one confidant said the odds were at “70-30 he announces before the midterms,” and others said Trump may do it sooner than September.
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CNN’s Gabby Orr (formerly of the Washington Examiner) got even more specific. “It’s actually him pushing his advisers to get him ready to announce before or shortly after Labor Day, is the latest timing I’ve been told,” she said to a CNN panel. Labor Day is Monday, Sept. 5.
Orr added, “His team is on high alert for an announcement, basically at any point this summer.”
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Other politicians often talked about as top-tier contenders if they choose to run for president include Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA), who recent polling indicates would be a stronger candidate than Vice President Kamala Harris, and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).
One reason Trump might announce early is to weed out Republican rivals who might otherwise embark on their own bids for the White House. An announcement in the near future would also come at a time when President Joe Biden is facing low poll numbers and dealing with high inflation.
