Former President Trump on Monday established an official post-presidency office in Palm Beach County, Florida, setting up an outlet for future public appearances and statements. “The Office of the Former President” will manage Trump’s correspondence, public statements, appearance and official activities, according to a press release from the office. Soon after the formulation of the office, a press release had publized the statement “President Trump will always and forever be a champion for the American People”. The title of the office validly could fuel speculation that Trump may not run for president again in 2024, however, theorists believe otherwise. Viewing this behavior to be the beginning of an entire process with the intention of remaining relevant within the political landscape.
In his time since leaving office, Former President Trump is expected to reside in Florida for the remainder of the cycle, and is surrounded by a handful of loyal aides. As former president Trump is readying an impeachment defense team for next month’s Senate trial, this preparation for a sufficient defense may suggest a considerable level of confidence in winning. Which would ultimately still grant him access in running for the 2024 election cycle. Yet, if Trump were to run again under his speculated formation of the “Patriot Party”, a civil war is bound to occur within the GOP. Even if Trump were to create the Patriot Party, it is estimated that as little as 15% of the current Republican party is to align under his leadership. If this hypothetical were to turn into reality, this would subject the GOP to reorganizing in order to remain a competitive force within elections, otherwise, Democrats will have no real opponent to look out for a reasonable amount of time.
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