Trump Announces 2024 Presidential Campaign

Two days after midterm elections in which Republican candidates underperformed expectations, Trump announces his 2024 presidential campaign at Mar-a-Lago — earlier than any previous major-party front-runner. His announcement is overshadowed by poor Republican midterm performance, and many party leaders distance themselves. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is seen as the main rival for the nomination but ultimately drops out in January 2024.