At the end of his term, Trump responded slowly COVID-19 pandemic; he downplayed the threat, ignored or contradicted many recommendations from health officials, and promoted misinformation about unproven treatments and testing availability. Trump ran for re-election in 2020 US presidential election, representing the Republican Party, and lost the following election Joe Biden, candidate of the Democratic Party.
Mr. Trump meets with supporters during the "Save America" campaign in Perry, Georgia on September 25, 9. Photo: AP
Trump supporters claim the election was rigged, leading to 2021 US Capitol Riots when Trump supporters broke into vandalism and occupied part of the headquarters U.S. Congress. After the incident, President Trump was recommended for impeachment on January 13, 1, making him the only US President to ever be impeached twice. Mr. Biden may be the oldest candidate running for US President in 2024, while Mr. Trump's third campaign is unprecedented. Presidents who are defeated after their first term often retire and do not return to challenge the person who defeated them. But Mr. Trump is still the most influential figure in the Republican party. Trump's political longevity is another anomaly in 2024.
Seven Republican presidential candidates at the debate on September 27. Photo: REUTERS
Currently, Mr. Trump is facing criminal charges for allegedly trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election and his handling of confidential documents after leaving the White House. However, Mr. Trump denied all accusations. New York Attorney General Letitia James also accused Mr. Trump and his associates of "inflating" their assets by 17-35%, equivalent to about 812 million - 2,2 billion USD in the period 2011-2021, to enjoy benefits. Preferential bank loans and more beneficial insurance contracts. Trump also faces criminal charges over his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, his handling of classified documents after leaving the White House and a hush money payment to a star. porn. In the current situation, Mr. Trump is considered a serial lawbreaker who has finally been brought to justice, or a victim of politically motivated suppression to prevent him from returning to the White House. , will depend on each person's perspective.
This is the fourth time Mr. Trump has suffered criminal prosecution this year but according to the newspaper New York Times, polls show that most Americans have long had their assessment of Mr. Trump. According to this newspaper, the indictments will strengthen rather than erode the support of Republicans for Mr. Trump. A grand jury in Georgia issued a 98-page indictment, naming 19 defendants on a total of 41 counts. In which, Mr. Trump was prosecuted for 13 crimes. The indictment also details dozens of actions by Mr. Trump and those who helped him in his attempt to erase his election loss in Georgia.
Former President Donald Trump spoke at an auto factory in Michigan on September 27. Photo: REUTERS
His lawyer Donald Trump – Joe Tacopina once said that former US President Donald Trump will not accept the plea agreement in the indictment issued by the Manhattan grand jury but will plan to file "significant legal challenges" against this indictment. “Donald Trump will not accept a plea deal in this case. That is definitely not happening” – lawyer Tacopina said – “I don't know if the case will go to trial because we have significant legal challenges to face before getting to that point ”.
A Denver, Colorado city court opened a hearing on a lawsuit filed by the Washington, DC-based group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics against former President Trump over his role in the attack on the building. Congress in early 2021. The lawsuit group argues that former President Trump must be barred from running in future elections under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, according to which no person can hold federal office if they “participate in insurrection or rebellion” after taking an oath to support and defend the Constitution.
According to recent results from a poll conducted by NBC News, the Des Moines Register and Mediacom in Iowa, former US President Donald Trump has an outstanding advantage, with a support rate of up to 43%, 27 points more than two candidates, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (both 16%). In the 2024 Presidential race, Mr. Trump is still the leading candidate of the Republican Party. In case Mr. Trump is charged with a crime and is not allowed to run in Colorado, it may not greatly affect the final result as this state always supports the Democratic Party./.
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