Business, party and elections in 2024: what will Trump do after leaving the presidency

Ahead of being forced to leave office in January, the incumbent US president is seriously contemplating life outside the White House, telling advisers he wants to remain a major force in politics and the media - and perhaps run for the White House again in 2024. Writes about this The Washington Post.

Photo: Shutterstock

Trump told proxies that he could announce his 2024 campaign before the end of this year, immediately leading to a potential revenge against President-elect Joe Biden.

Trump is also exploring ways to earn extra money, such as performing in front of corporate groups or selling tickets to rallies. In addition, he can write a memoir of his tenure as president and appear on television on a paid or unpaid basis.

While there was also serious talk among Trump's associates that he was going to start his own media company, many close to the president said they considered this option less likely, in part because it would be a difficult undertaking without guaranteed success.

Trump is also under pressure to monetize his post-presidential activities in light of his personal debts and legal troubles. Trump will also "try to remain a political and media force," said Christopher Ruddy, a longtime friend who remains in touch with the president.

On the subject: Can the electors vote for Trump, despite the popular vote?

Whichever platform he chooses to use, Trump plans to compete with a media group that includes Fox News, which has long been a supporter of the incumbent. Trump is said to have privately cursed the presidential debate, which was moderated by Fox's Chris Wallace. And that network was the first major news network to claim that Biden won in Arizona.

After Biden's inauguration, Trump will likely leave for Florida first, where he will spend the winter vacation at his Mar-a-Lago club, advisers said. While in power, he changed his registration from New York to Palm Beach, Florida. People who discussed the plans with Trump said he was likely to immediately become more involved in his business, which has plummeted in revenue.

Trump's daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and other grown children were more focused on their own future than the future of the president, although their careers and personal brands are inextricably linked with him.

One adviser who recently spoke with the president said Trump plans to announce a new campaign in three weeks and that he wants to move quickly to try to "freeze" many potential Republican presidential candidates in 2024. The group includes at least three people who served in the administration: Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.

But other advisers have warned that Trump's views on this are constantly changing, and he has not yet finally decided.

Whether or not he actually runs for president again, Trump will likely try to dominate Republican politics for years to come. In the past, when presidents left office, their party held open elections for leadership positions. But Trump recently tweeted that he supports his ally Ronna McDaniel, who is serving another term as chairman of the Republican National Committee.

“I do think that if he is not declared the winner, he will make it clear that he will run again in 2024,” a senior Trump campaign official said. “He will remain the head of the Republican Party, whether it is an official title or not.”

A senior administration official noted that Trump may never say for sure that he is running for president, even in the already open 2024 election cycle, "and you just see all these potential 2024 contenders don't know what to do."

Aides expect Trump may want to organize rallies in his post-presidential period, noting that speaking at rallies was his favorite part of his presidency.

“If you can [get] 30 people and charge them $000, that's real money,” said one Republican in frequent contact with the White House.

You may be interested in: top New York news, stories of our immigrants and helpful tips about life in the Big Apple - read it all on ForumDaily New York.

Trump's influence on Republican voters is likely to remain strong.

“His Twitter feed is one of the most powerful tools he has, and he can take it with him,” said Brendan Buck, a Republican strategist and former senior Capitol Hill aide who has criticized Trump.

“Let's not pretend that his influence over the party is based on his governance or policy views,” Buck said. “It was his ability to use his voice very loudly and command attention, and that won’t change.”

Read also on ForumDaily:

Biden presented candidates for key positions: Republicans are silent, and Democrats are unhappy

Georgia to count votes again in presidential elections: this is the third time

Trump ordered to begin the transfer of power to Biden

Trump announced new measures to reduce drug prices

Do you want more important and interesting news about life in the USA and immigration to America? — support us donate! Also subscribe to our page Facebook. Select the “Priority in display” option and read us first. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our РєР ° РЅР ° Р »РІ Telegram  and Instagram- there is a lot of interesting things there. And join thousands of readers ForumDaily New York — there you will find a lot of interesting and positive information about life in the metropolis.