Donald Trump kicks off 2024 US elections bid with events in early voting states
The Hindu
This is the former President’s first campaign event since launching his bid more than two months ago
Former President Donald Trump is set to kick off his 2024 White House bid on January 28 with visits to a pair of early-voting states, his first campaign events since launching his bid more than two months ago.
Mr. Trump will be the keynote speaker at the New Hampshire GOP's annual meeting before travelling to Columbia, South Carolina, where he is set to unveil his leadership team at the Statehouse.
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The states hold two of the party's first three nominating contests, giving them enormous power in selecting its nominee.
Mr. Trump and his allies hope the events will offer a show of force behind the former President after a sluggish start to his campaign that left many questioning his commitment to running again.
In recent weeks, his backers have been reaching out to political operatives and elected officials to secure support for Trump's reelection at a critical juncture when other Republicans are preparing their own expected challenges.
“The gun is fired, and the campaign season has started," said Stephen Stepanek, chair of the New Hampshire Republican Party and the co-chair of Trump's 2016 campaign in the State.
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