Republicans close to President Trump are already talking up the idea he runs for president again in 2024 if he loses his re-election bid to Joe Biden, @tomlobianco reports for @Politicsinsider ($) businessinsider.com/trump-2024-whi…
Sure, the 2020 election isn't over — yet. But the president's continued backing among his fervent base and a surprisingly strong showing in key battleground states has people in the Trump inner circle contemplating a rematch against Democrats in another four years.
"I think he'll run again if the odds don't go his way now," a Republican close to Trump told Insider.
Six months ago, the idea of Trump seeking the Republican Party nomination again sounded like political fantasy football — a wild idea that still seemed unlikely considering Grover Cleveland is alone among the other 44 presidents in US history to serve in non-consecutive terms.
But Trump has also proven he's not one to give up the spotlight quietly & his celebrity status as an ex-president still eligible for another term means he'd be the instant GOP front-runner in a pack of possible rivals until he categorically rules out he isn't running.
"I'm not a huge Trump lover or hater, but if you look at his mechanics, he just won the Super Bowl, MVP and an Oscar, even if he loses the race," another GOP strategist said.
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