Former President Donald Trump has strongly indicated that he is preparing to run for president and has suggested that an announcement will be made soon.
Trump, who has repeatedly said he has made up his mind about the 2024 race, was asked by Fox News Digital at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas when Republicans can expect an official announcement.
“It’s certainly not a very long period, the time is coming,” the former president said. “I think people will be very happy, our country has never been in a situation like this, we lost everything.
Trump said America faces crises in both domestic and foreign policy. In particular, he argued that the country’s “prestige” had been damaged by President Biden’s failed withdrawal from Afghanistan.
“Our country has never been in a worse situation,” Trump said. “They gave away $85 billion worth of equipment, dead soldiers, you still have Americans there probably as hostages, eventually they will be hostages, there’s never been a time like this.”
“We will make an announcement in the not too distant future,” Trump added.
Trump has repeatedly said he has made up his mind about the 2024 race.Yuki Iwamura for the NYPost
The remarks came shortly after CPAC released its stunning poll showing Trump as the overwhelming favorite for the 2024 GOP nomination among conservative grassroots. Trump collected nearly 70 percent of the ballots cast at the convention, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in second place with 23.7 percent.
Since leaving the White House in January 2021, Trump has maintained an active presence in the Republican Party.
The former president has endorsed an extensive list of candidates running for everything from local and state offices to the United States Senate.
Trump said America faces both domestic and foreign policy challenges. Yuki Iwamura for the NYPost
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