Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two of the most maverick figures in the American&nbsp;politics and business worlds, are going to meet up for an interview next week, which some netizens feel will 'break the internet'. The two social media platform owners (Trump has a majority stake in Truth Social, while Elon Musk is the owner of X, which he bought when it was Twitter) have generally been supportive of each other in recent years. 
 
“ON MONDAY NIGHT I’LL BE DOING A MAJOR INTERVIEW WITH ELON MUSK — Details to follow!” Trump posted on Truth Social, in his characteristic uppercase communication style.

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According to reports,&nbsp;Musk said the interview on August 12 will be streamed on X Spaces.

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The billionaire businessman who also owns electric vehicle company Tesla and space exploration firm SpaceX had endorsed Trump on July 14, just hours after the former United States&nbsp;president was shot at in a failed assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

"I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," he wrote at the time, along with a video clip of the shooting aftermath.

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At a rally this past Saturday, Trump acknowledged the support, while saying he is in favour of&nbsp;electric vehicles.&nbsp;

“I’m for electric cars, I have to be because Elon endorsed me very strongly,” he said, after years of opposing electric cars. 
 
Before Musk took over and renamed the social media platform, the former owners of Twitter had deplatformed Trump. That&nbsp;ouster was&nbsp;over the 2021 January 6 Capitol riots when Trump supporters went on a rampage on the US Congress to oppose the results of the previous November's presidential election, which the Republican lost to&nbsp;incumbent President&nbsp;Joe Biden.

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Musk reinstated Trump on X, but Trump generally stayed away from posting on the platform, instead choosing his own platform, Truth Social, to interact with his followers.

Trump will face current Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in this November's presidential election after Biden exited the race midway through the campaign.

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Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two of the most maverick figures in the American politics and business worlds, are going to meet up for an interview next week, which some netizens feel will 'break the internet'.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk, two of the most maverick figures in the American politics and business worlds, are going to meet up for an interview next week, which some netizens feel will 'break the internet'. The two social media platform owners (Trump has a majority stake in Truth Social, while Elon Musk is the owner of X, which he bought when it was Twitter) have generally been supportive of each other in recent years. “ON MONDAY NIGHT I’LL BE DOING A MAJOR INTERVIEW WITH ELON MUSK — Details to follow!” Trump posted on Truth Social, in his characteristic uppercase communication style. Also read: US Elections 2024: Will Trump convince voters to pin recession blame on Harris According to reports, Musk said the interview on August 12 will be streamed on X Spaces. × The billionaire businessman who also owns electric vehicle company Tesla and space exploration firm SpaceX had endorsed Trump on July 14, just hours after the former United States president was shot at in a failed assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. "I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery," he wrote at the time, along with a video clip of the shooting aftermath. I fully endorse President Trump and hope for his rapid recovery pic.twitter.com/ZdxkF63EqF — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 13, 2024 × At a rally this past Saturday, Trump acknowledged the support, while saying he is in favour of electric vehicles. “I’m for electric cars, I have to be because Elon endorsed me very strongly,” he said, after years of opposing electric cars. Before Musk took over and renamed the social media platform, the former owners of Twitter had deplatformed Trump. That ouster was over the 2021 January 6 Capitol riots when Trump supporters went on a rampage on the US Congress to oppose the results of the previous November's presidential election, which the Republican lost to incumbent President Joe Biden. Also read: Trump`s reluctant embrace of EVs amid Musk endorsement Musk reinstated Trump on X, but Trump generally stayed away from posting on the platform, instead choosing his own platform, Truth Social, to interact with his followers. Trump will face current Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in this November's presidential election after Biden exited the race midway through the campaign. (With inputs from agencies)

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Days after Kamala Harris became the new&nbsp;presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, she garnered loads of funds&nbsp;and support from the Democrats and the party's supporters. She&nbsp;replaced incumbent United States President&nbsp;Joe Biden as the frontrunner for the Democratic Party for the upcoming elections in November.

Amidst popular backing for Harris from donors and Democrats alike, we are yet to hear from&nbsp;former US&nbsp;President Barack Obama.

However, several&nbsp;reports are now claiming&nbsp;that the former US president&nbsp;isn’t very keen on endorsing the incumbent vice president's&nbsp;presidential bid.&nbsp;

Obama is allegedly reluctant to Harris’ campaign because he thinks she cannot beat her rival Donald Trump, reported the New York Post citing&nbsp;a source close to the Biden family.

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“Obama’s very upset because he knows she can’t win,” the Biden family source told the New York Post.

“Obama knows she’s just incompetent — the border czar who never visited the border, saying that all migrants should have health insurance. She cannot navigate the landmines that are ahead of her,” the source reportedly&nbsp;added.&nbsp;

The Democrat Party’s campaign took&nbsp;a sharp turn after Biden, 81, bowed out of the presidential race and endorsed&nbsp;Harris to take the lead. Since the announcement, the incumbent VP got support from many high-profile Democrats including Hillary and Bill Clinton, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg, among others.

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The source also told the New York Post that they do not have high hopes for a debate between&nbsp;Harris and Trump.

This comes after&nbsp;the&nbsp;last debate between Biden and his predecessor&nbsp;in Atlanta proved to be a huge mess for the 81-year-old.&nbsp;

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"She can’t debate. She’s going to put her foot in her mouth about Israel, Palestine, Ukraine. She’s going to say something really stupid,"&nbsp;the source said about Harris to the publication.

The media report citing the source also said&nbsp;that Obama was willing for Biden to step aside but was “shocked” to know that he endorsed&nbsp;Harris for president.&nbsp;

The Democrats are now looking like a divided house, which is reportedly making them look weak.&nbsp;On the other hand, the Republicans are going full-throttle with&nbsp;Trump and his running mate&nbsp;JD Vance. Meanwhile, Harris is yet to choose her running mate.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Days after Kamala Harris became the new presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, she garnered loads of funds and support from the Democrats and the party's supporters.

Days after Kamala Harris became the new presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, she garnered loads of funds and support from the Democrats and the party's supporters. She replaced incumbent United States President Joe Biden as the frontrunner for the Democratic Party for the upcoming elections in November. Amidst popular backing for Harris from donors and Democrats alike, we are yet to hear from former US President Barack Obama. However, several reports are now claiming that the former US president isn’t very keen on endorsing the incumbent vice president's presidential bid. Obama is allegedly reluctant to Harris’ campaign because he thinks she cannot beat her rival Donald Trump, reported the New York Post citing a source close to the Biden family. Also Read | Biden appears as 'Orange Man' in Oval Office address, netizens wonder if it's president or AI “Obama’s very upset because he knows she can’t win,” the Biden family source told the New York Post. “Obama knows she’s just incompetent — the border czar who never visited the border, saying that all migrants should have health insurance. She cannot navigate the landmines that are ahead of her,” the source reportedly added. The Democrat Party’s campaign took a sharp turn after Biden, 81, bowed out of the presidential race and endorsed Harris to take the lead. Since the announcement, the incumbent VP got support from many high-profile Democrats including Hillary and Bill Clinton, California Governor Gavin Newsom and Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg, among others. Watch | US elections: Harris' campaign debut election logo × The source also told the New York Post that they do not have high hopes for a debate between Harris and Trump. This comes after the last debate between Biden and his predecessor in Atlanta proved to be a huge mess for the 81-year-old. Also Read | After God, Americans are now thanking UFOs for saving Trump's life in assassination attempt "She can’t debate. She’s going to put her foot in her mouth about Israel, Palestine, Ukraine. She’s going to say something really stupid," the source said about Harris to the publication. The media report citing the source also said that Obama was willing for Biden to step aside but was “shocked” to know that he endorsed Harris for president. The Democrats are now looking like a divided house, which is reportedly making them look weak. On the other hand, the Republicans are going full-throttle with Trump and his running mate JD Vance. Meanwhile, Harris is yet to choose her running mate. (With inputs from agencies)

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At the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on Wednesday (Jul 17), Donald Trump’s granddaughter, Kai Trump moved the audience with her emotional speech. She delivered her debut speech about her grandfather’s life and persona.

"My grandpa has been through hell because of many people, and he's still standing. Grandpa, you are such an inspiration," Kai said.

In between the emotionally charged speech, Trump was seen looking at his granddaughter in awe.&nbsp;

The 17-year-old Kai said she wanted Americans to know “the side of my grandpa that people don’t often see.”Her speech detailed sweet little mentions, reflecting Trump as “just a normal grandpa.”

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“He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren’t looking, he always wants to know how we’re doing in school,” further said Kai.

Here’s more on Kai Trump.

<h2>Meet Trump’s granddaughter Kai, who steals show at RNC with emotional speech</h2>

Kai Trump, 17 is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., who introduced him on Wednesday at the Milwaukee RNC meet. She is the eldest of 10 grandchildren of Trump.&nbsp;

Kai is an accomplished golfer with a dedicated YouTube page showcasing her talents. She has won the ladies' club championship at her grandfather's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, and has played alongside some of the biggest names in the sport.

Her longest drive is an impressive 275 yards, a distance that only 14 players on the LPGA averaged longer than in 2023.

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Kai has played with big names like Bryson DeChambeau, Swedish professional Daniela Holmqvist, two-time world long drive champion Kyle Berkshire, and other young golfers.

Kai’s enthralling words for Trump moved every attendee at the RNC meeting. She also mentioned her reaction to Trump’s assassination attempt.&nbsp;

"On Saturday, I was shocked when I heard that 'he has been shot,' and I just wanted to know if he was OK. It was heartbreaking that someone would do that to another person," Kai said.

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“He’s very caring and loving. He truly wants the best for this country, and he will fight every single day to make America great again,” she added.&nbsp;

While some of Trump's politically involved family members, such as Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, have been prominent figures during the campaign, others, including Melania Trump and Jared Kushner, have been notably absent from the convention.

(With inputs from agencies)

At the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on Wednesday (Jul 17), Donald Trump’s granddaughter, Kai Trump moved the audience with her emotional speech.

At the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on Wednesday (Jul 17), Donald Trump’s granddaughter, Kai Trump moved the audience with her emotional speech. She delivered her debut speech about her grandfather’s life and persona. "My grandpa has been through hell because of many people, and he's still standing. Grandpa, you are such an inspiration," Kai said. In between the emotionally charged speech, Trump was seen looking at his granddaughter in awe. The 17-year-old Kai said she wanted Americans to know “the side of my grandpa that people don’t often see.”Her speech detailed sweet little mentions, reflecting Trump as “just a normal grandpa.” Also Read | J D Vance introduces himself as Trump's running mate, promises to give his everything 'to serve' Americans “He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren’t looking, he always wants to know how we’re doing in school,” further said Kai. Here’s more on Kai Trump. Meet Trump’s granddaughter Kai, who steals show at RNC with emotional speech Kai Trump, 17 is the daughter of Donald Trump Jr., who introduced him on Wednesday at the Milwaukee RNC meet. She is the eldest of 10 grandchildren of Trump. Kai is an accomplished golfer with a dedicated YouTube page showcasing her talents. She has won the ladies' club championship at her grandfather's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, and has played alongside some of the biggest names in the sport. Her longest drive is an impressive 275 yards, a distance that only 14 players on the LPGA averaged longer than in 2023. Also Read | Watch | Video shows Trump shooter Thomas Crooks suspiciously scouting the area before attack Kai has played with big names like Bryson DeChambeau, Swedish professional Daniela Holmqvist, two-time world long drive champion Kyle Berkshire, and other young golfers. Kai’s enthralling words for Trump moved every attendee at the RNC meeting. She also mentioned her reaction to Trump’s assassination attempt. "On Saturday, I was shocked when I heard that 'he has been shot,' and I just wanted to know if he was OK. It was heartbreaking that someone would do that to another person," Kai said. Also Read | Pelosi privately told Biden he can't beat Trump “He’s very caring and loving. He truly wants the best for this country, and he will fight every single day to make America great again,” she added. While some of Trump's politically involved family members, such as Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, have been prominent figures during the campaign, others, including Melania Trump and Jared Kushner, have been notably absent from the convention. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Kai Trump, Donald Trump's granddaughter who steals the show at RNC with her emotional speech?

Fist-up with a bandaged ear, slow-walking amid tight security and chants of “fight, fight”- that’s how former United States President Donald Trump arrived on the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday (Jul 15). Apart from this powerful imagery, Trump also played a power move (as many believe) by announcing JD Vance as his running mate&nbsp;for the 2024 Presidential Elections.

The 39-year-old Ohio Senator, who once feared Trump could become “America’s Hitler” will now be the new face of Republican party campaigns.&nbsp;

Soon after the announcement, Vance’s wife- an Indian-origin lawyer, Usha Chilukuri also started trending on social media. While there’s a lot of buzz on the&nbsp;Ohio Senator&nbsp;and his wife’s interracial marriage and Usha’s Hindu roots, there’s more to Vance’s personality which makes him a tough opponent to Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris.&nbsp;

<h2>JD Vance: 10&nbsp;things to know about Trump’s VP pick</h2>

Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and joined the US Marines after high school. He also&nbsp;served&nbsp;as a combat journalist and public relations officer during the Iraq War. Here’s more on JD Vance:

<h2>1. Donald’s namesake</h2>

JD Vance was born James Donald Bowman in August 1984 in Middletown, Ohio. So apparently, Republicans have two Donalds at the helm of the 2024 presidential election campaign.

<h2>2. Best-selling author</h2>

Vance’s memoir, Hillbilly Elegy was published in June 2016. The book argued that the decline of post-industrial America was due in large part to the social pathologies of the white working class, rather than the decline of the industrial economy in the US.

“There is a lack of agency here [in Middletown] - a feeling that you have little control over your life and a willingness to blame everyone but yourself,” Vance wrote.

<h2>3. How his book accelerated Trump’s rise</h2>

“To understand me, you must understand that I am a Scots-Irish hillbilly at heart,” Vance&nbsp;wrote in Hillbilly Elegy. The book was released in 2016, the same year the former president&nbsp;first took office, and the book was seen as an insightful look into rural America, which reportedly contributed to Trump's rise.

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<h2>4. It all started at Yale</h2>

Vance went to Yale Law School in 2010, where he met Usha Chilukuri, his wife. The couple married in 2014 and held a separate Hindu ceremony. The couple now have three children.

<h2>5. In 2016, Vance was a critic of Trump</h2>

During the 2016 election, Vance emerged as a vocal critic of Donald Trump: “I’m a Never Trump guy,” he told Charlie Rose in October 2016. “My god what an idiot,” he posted about Trump that same month.

<h2>6. He regrets “being wrong” about Trump</h2>

“I regret being wrong about the guy,” Vance said about Trump several days later on the campaign trail.

“I think he was a good president, I think he made a lot of good decisions for people, and I think he took a lot of flak.” He later added: “He’s the best president of my lifetime.”

<h2>7. Critic of US support to Ukraine</h2>

Vance is a leading critic of US&nbsp;support for Ukraine. “I got to be honest with you, I don’t really care what happens to Ukraine one way or another,” Vance told Steve Bannon in an interview in 2022.

<h2>8. He sees ‘culture was as class war’</h2>

He believes that “the culture war is class war”, and that pushing back against the cultural values of progressive elites is necessary to advance the economic and political interests of the working class. In the Senate,&nbsp;he has introduced bills criminalising gender-affirming care for transgender kids and a crackdown on affirmative action policies at colleges and universities against the so-called&nbsp;culture war.&nbsp;

He also&nbsp;publicly supports a 15-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest and threats to the life of the mother.

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<h2>9. 'If I had been vice president...'&nbsp;</h2>

Vance once said that if he had been in Mike Pence’s shoes in 2021, he would not have certified the results of the 2020 election: “If I had been vice president, I would have told the states, like Pennsylvania, Georgia and so many others, that we needed to have multiple slates of electors and I think the U.S. Congress should have fought over it from there”.

<h2>10. Flag bearer of ‘New Right’</h2>

In the Senate, Vance has emerged as Trump's defender and the flag-bearer of the “New Right,” a movement of young conservatives trying to push the Republican Party in a more populist, nationalist and culturally conservative direction.

(With inputs from agencies)

Fist-up with a bandaged ear, slow-walking amid tight security and chants of “fight, fight”- that’s how former United States President Donald Trump arrived on the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday (Jul 15).

Fist-up with a bandaged ear, slow-walking amid tight security and chants of “fight, fight”- that’s how former United States President Donald Trump arrived on the first day of the Republican National Convention on Monday (Jul 15). Apart from this powerful imagery, Trump also played a power move (as many believe) by announcing JD Vance as his running mate for the 2024 Presidential Elections. The 39-year-old Ohio Senator, who once feared Trump could become “America’s Hitler” will now be the new face of Republican party campaigns. Soon after the announcement, Vance’s wife- an Indian-origin lawyer, Usha Chilukuri also started trending on social media. While there’s a lot of buzz on the Ohio Senator and his wife’s interracial marriage and Usha’s Hindu roots, there’s more to Vance’s personality which makes him a tough opponent to Vice President Kamala Harris. JD Vance: 10 things to know about Trump’s VP pick Vance grew up in Middletown, Ohio, and joined the US Marines after high school. He also served as a combat journalist and public relations officer during the Iraq War. Here’s more on JD Vance: 1. Donald’s namesake JD Vance was born James Donald Bowman in August 1984 in Middletown, Ohio. So apparently, Republicans have two Donalds at the helm of the 2024 presidential election campaign. 2. Best-selling author Vance’s memoir, Hillbilly Elegy was published in June 2016. The book argued that the decline of post-industrial America was due in large part to the social pathologies of the white working class, rather than the decline of the industrial economy in the US. “There is a lack of agency here [in Middletown] - a feeling that you have little control over your life and a willingness to blame everyone but yourself,” Vance wrote. 3. How his book accelerated Trump’s rise “To understand me, you must understand that I am a Scots-Irish hillbilly at heart,” Vance wrote in Hillbilly Elegy. The book was released in 2016, the same year the former president first took office, and the book was seen as an insightful look into rural America, which reportedly contributed to Trump's rise. Also Read | Disaster for Ukraine as anti-Europe, 'Asia First' Vance becomes Trump's VP pick 4. It all started at Yale Vance went to Yale Law School in 2010, where he met Usha Chilukuri, his wife. The couple married in 2014 and held a separate Hindu ceremony. The couple now have three children. 5. In 2016, Vance was a critic of Trump During the 2016 election, Vance emerged as a vocal critic of Donald Trump: “I’m a Never Trump guy,” he told Charlie Rose in October 2016. “My god what an idiot,” he posted about Trump that same month. 6. He regrets “being wrong” about Trump “I regret being wrong about the guy,” Vance said about Trump several days later on the campaign trail. “I think he was a good president, I think he made a lot of good decisions for people, and I think he took a lot of flak.” He later added: “He’s the best president of my lifetime.” 7. Critic of US support to Ukraine Vance is a leading critic of US support for Ukraine. “I got to be honest with you, I don’t really care what happens to Ukraine one way or another,” Vance told Steve Bannon in an interview in 2022. 8. He sees ‘culture was as class war’ He believes that “the culture war is class war”, and that pushing back against the cultural values of progressive elites is necessary to advance the economic and political interests of the working class. In the Senate, he has introduced bills criminalising gender-affirming care for transgender kids and a crackdown on affirmative action policies at colleges and universities against the so-called culture war. He also publicly supports a 15-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest and threats to the life of the mother. Also Read | Elon Musk denies committing $45 million monthly for Trump election 9. 'If I had been vice president...' Vance once said that if he had been in Mike Pence’s shoes in 2021, he would not have certified the results of the 2020 election: “If I had been vice president, I would have told the states, like Pennsylvania, Georgia and so many others, that we needed to have multiple slates of electors and I think the U.S. Congress should have fought over it from there”. 10. Flag bearer of ‘New Right’ In the Senate, Vance has emerged as Trump's defender and the flag-bearer of the “New Right,” a movement of young conservatives trying to push the Republican Party in a more populist, nationalist and culturally conservative direction. (With inputs from agencies)

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Former United States President Donald Trump, who is known for his often dehumanising and inflammatory remarks against immigrants, has said&nbsp;he had floated the idea of a “migrant league of fighters” to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White.&nbsp;

During his campaign speeches on Saturday (June 22), the&nbsp;presumptive Republican presidential nominee also backed the controversial plan of displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and elsewhere.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Migrant league of fighters’</h2>

“I said, ‘Dana I have an idea. Why don’t you set up a migrant league of fighters and have your regular league fighters,” Trump told a crowd of conservative Christians at a Faith and Freedom Coalition gathering in Washington DC.&nbsp;

He added, “And then you have the champion of your league – these are the greatest fighters in the world – fight the champion of the migrants. I think the migrants’ guy might win, that’s how tough they are.”&nbsp;

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Trump went on to say that White “didn’t like that idea too much, but actually, it’s not the worst idea I’ve ever had.”

Trump repeated the comments at a campaign rally in the US city of Philadelphia, where he sought to court Black voters, later on Saturday.&nbsp;

The former president has repeatedly come under fire for his inflammatory language while speaking about migrants.&nbsp;

Earlier this year, the Republican said he thought undocumented migrants who commit violent crimes are “not humans” but&nbsp;“animals.”&nbsp;

In December, Trump insisted that he never even read Adolf Hitler’s manifesto Mein Kampf after he said immigrants are <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-insists-he-hasnt-read-hitlers-mein-kampf-after-backlash-on-remarks-against-migrants-671963">“poisoning the blood of our country”</a> and was accused of using Nazi rhetoric.&nbsp;

<h2>Biden campaign responds</h2>

The incumbent US president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s campaign responded to Trump’s latest remarks calling them “incoherent” and “unhinged”.&nbsp;

“Fitting that convicted felon Donald Trump spent his time at a religious conference threatening to round up Latinos, bragging about ripping away Americans’ freedoms, and promising to be even more extreme if he regains power,” said a spokesperson for the Biden campaign, Sarafina Chitika.&nbsp;

She added, “Trump’s incoherent, unhinged tirade showed voters in his own words that he is a threat to our freedoms and is too dangerous to be let anywhere near the White House again.”

<h2>Trump backs controversial law</h2>

While speaking to the group of evangelicals Trump said they “cannot afford to sit on the sidelines” during the upcoming election.&nbsp;

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He also endorsed displaying the Ten Commandments days after the US state of Louisiana passed a controversial law requiring the list of religious precepts to be displayed in every public school classroom.

The opponents of the law have said that they will challenge in court&nbsp;the new mandate, which raises questions about the constitutional separation of church and state.&nbsp;

“Has anyone read the ‘Thou shalt not steal’? I mean, has anybody read this incredible stuff? It’s just incredible,” Trump said on Saturday. He added, “They don’t want it to go up. It’s a crazy world.’’

The former president’s remarks were met with cheers, as he&nbsp;sought the support of the religious right ahead of the election in November.&nbsp;

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Former United States President Donald Trump, who is known for his often dehumanising and inflammatory remarks against immigrants, has said he had floated the idea of a “migrant league of fighters” to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White.

Former United States President Donald Trump, who is known for his often dehumanising and inflammatory remarks against immigrants, has said he had floated the idea of a “migrant league of fighters” to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White. During his campaign speeches on Saturday (June 22), the presumptive Republican presidential nominee also backed the controversial plan of displaying the Ten Commandments in schools and elsewhere. ‘Migrant league of fighters’ “I said, ‘Dana I have an idea. Why don’t you set up a migrant league of fighters and have your regular league fighters,” Trump told a crowd of conservative Christians at a Faith and Freedom Coalition gathering in Washington DC. He added, “And then you have the champion of your league – these are the greatest fighters in the world – fight the champion of the migrants. I think the migrants’ guy might win, that’s how tough they are.” Trump went on to say that White “didn’t like that idea too much, but actually, it’s not the worst idea I’ve ever had.” Trump repeated the comments at a campaign rally in the US city of Philadelphia, where he sought to court Black voters, later on Saturday. The former president has repeatedly come under fire for his inflammatory language while speaking about migrants. Earlier this year, the Republican said he thought undocumented migrants who commit violent crimes are “not humans” but “animals.” In December, Trump insisted that he never even read Adolf Hitler’s manifesto Mein Kampf after he said immigrants are “poisoning the blood of our country” and was accused of using Nazi rhetoric. Biden campaign responds The incumbent US president and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s campaign responded to Trump’s latest remarks calling them “incoherent” and “unhinged”. “Fitting that convicted felon Donald Trump spent his time at a religious conference threatening to round up Latinos, bragging about ripping away Americans’ freedoms, and promising to be even more extreme if he regains power,” said a spokesperson for the Biden campaign, Sarafina Chitika. She added, “Trump’s incoherent, unhinged tirade showed voters in his own words that he is a threat to our freedoms and is too dangerous to be let anywhere near the White House again.” Trump backs controversial law While speaking to the group of evangelicals Trump said they “cannot afford to sit on the sidelines” during the upcoming election. Also Read | Russia approves draft logistics agreement with India He also endorsed displaying the Ten Commandments days after the US state of Louisiana passed a controversial law requiring the list of religious precepts to be displayed in every public school classroom. The opponents of the law have said that they will challenge in court the new mandate, which raises questions about the constitutional separation of church and state. “Has anyone read the ‘Thou shalt not steal’? I mean, has anybody read this incredible stuff? It’s just incredible,” Trump said on Saturday. He added, “They don’t want it to go up. It’s a crazy world.’’ The former president’s remarks were met with cheers, as he sought the support of the religious right ahead of the election in November. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Not the worst idea’: Trump floats plan for UFC-style ‘migrant league of fighters’ amid border crisis

As the US elections draw near, US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign has released a new high-profile video targeting rival Donald Trump. The new video ad, called "Snapped" has been voiced by Robert De Niro — an old Hollywood foe of Trump — and targets the ex-president as someone who would stop at nothing to grab power.&nbsp;

<h2>'Snapped'</h2>

The 30-second video paints a dramatic picture using orchestral music and news images from Trump's presidency. The ad will be distributed nationally.

"From midnight tweets, to drinking bleach, to teargassing citizens and staging a photo-op, we knew Trump was out of control when he was president, and then he lost the 2020 election and snapped," says De Niro in the voiceover.

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Among the featured photographs from Trump's presidency is one which shows him at the podium during a notorious 2020 press conference from the Covid-era, where he suggested drinking bleach may combat the deadly virus internally.

It also shows images from the deadly US Capitol January 6, 2021 attack, when Trump supporters encouraged by him broke into the US congressional chambers to try, stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory over the Republican leader.

As the images play out, De Niro in the voiceover says Trump was "desperately trying to hold on to power... Now he's running again, this time threatening to be a dictator, to terminate the constitution."

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The video then goes on to show footage from a recent Trump interview where he warned of a "bloodbath" if he doesn't win, as the voiceover plays out: "Trump wants revenge and he'll stop at nothing to get it."

Finally, it ends with Biden saying "I'm Joe Biden and I approve this message," as he walks towards a doorway, and salutes the troops that guard him.

As per campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon, "Joe Biden will hold Donald Trump accountable…And he's raring to go."

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As the US elections draw near, US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign has released a new high-profile video targeting rival Donald Trump. The new video ad, called "Snapped" has been voiced by Robert De Niro — an old Hollywood foe of Trump — and targets the ex-president as someone who would stop at nothing to grab power.

As the US elections draw near, US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign has released a new high-profile video targeting rival Donald Trump. The new video ad, called "Snapped" has been voiced by Robert De Niro — an old Hollywood foe of Trump — and targets the ex-president as someone who would stop at nothing to grab power. 'Snapped' The 30-second video paints a dramatic picture using orchestral music and news images from Trump's presidency. The ad will be distributed nationally. "From midnight tweets, to drinking bleach, to teargassing citizens and staging a photo-op, we knew Trump was out of control when he was president, and then he lost the 2020 election and snapped," says De Niro in the voiceover. Also read | Nations fail to agree over 1st ever pandemic agreement; Covid erases decade of progress in life expectancy Among the featured photographs from Trump's presidency is one which shows him at the podium during a notorious 2020 press conference from the Covid-era, where he suggested drinking bleach may combat the deadly virus internally. It also shows images from the deadly US Capitol January 6, 2021 attack, when Trump supporters encouraged by him broke into the US congressional chambers to try, stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory over the Republican leader. As the images play out, De Niro in the voiceover says Trump was "desperately trying to hold on to power... Now he's running again, this time threatening to be a dictator, to terminate the constitution." Also read | US: Special Counsel seeks gag order after Trump claims FBI agents were 'authorised to shoot me' The video then goes on to show footage from a recent Trump interview where he warned of a "bloodbath" if he doesn't win, as the voiceover plays out: "Trump wants revenge and he'll stop at nothing to get it." Finally, it ends with Biden saying "I'm Joe Biden and I approve this message," as he walks towards a doorway, and salutes the troops that guard him. As per campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon, "Joe Biden will hold Donald Trump accountable…And he's raring to go." (With inputs from agencies)

Voiced by De Niro, Biden's campaign ad paints Trump as an 'out of control' president that 'snapped'

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, once again on Saturday (Apr 6) reiterated his rhetoric against immigrants from Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and lamented that people from "nice" countries "like Switzerland" were not immigrating to the United States.&nbsp;

Speaking at a multi-million fundraiser at a mansion owned by billionaire financier John Paulson in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump also bashed his Democratic rival, US President Joe Biden. As per The New York Times, Trump said that he will not use the 'Resolute Desk' and implied that Biden has defecated on it.

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<h2>'Nice countries'</h2>

Citing an attendee at the fundraiser, the NYT reports that Trump went on an extensive rant about migrants entering the United States.

Blaming Biden for illegal immigrants, Trump said: "These are people coming in from prisons and jails. They're coming in from just unbelievable places and countries, countries that are a disaster."

Seemingly making a reference to a controversial statement where he described Haiti and some nations in Africa as "shithole countries",&nbsp;he said, "And when I said, you know, Why can't we allow people to come in from nice countries, I'm trying to be nice."

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"Nice countries, you know, like Denmark, Switzerland? Do we have any people coming in from Denmark? How about Switzerland? How about Norway?"

"And you know, they took that as a very terrible comment, but I felt it was fine," he added.

<h2>Trump's weird claim about&nbsp;the Resolute Desk</h2>

Trump also slammed Biden and said that he might not use the Resolute Desk if he wins.

Talking about the desk that many of the US presidents have used as their Oval Office desk, Trump said it was beautiful, "Ronald Reagan used it, others used it."

Sounding disgusted, he continued, "And he's (Biden) using it. I might not use it the next time. It's been soiled. And I mean that literally, which is sad."

Trump, as per a Republican National Committee claim, reportedly raised more than $50 million at the event. However, this figure is yet to be verified.

In a video shared by RNC, Trump can be heard saying, "People wanted to contribute to a cause of making America great again!"

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Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, once again on Saturday (Apr 6) reiterated his rhetoric against immigrants from Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and lamented that people from "nice" countries "like Switzerland" were not immigrating to the United States.

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, once again on Saturday (Apr 6) reiterated his rhetoric against immigrants from Africa, Asia and the Middle East, and lamented that people from "nice" countries "like Switzerland" were not immigrating to the United States. Speaking at a multi-million fundraiser at a mansion owned by billionaire financier John Paulson in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump also bashed his Democratic rival, US President Joe Biden. As per The New York Times, Trump said that he will not use the 'Resolute Desk' and implied that Biden has defecated on it. Also read | Trump launches fresh tirade against illegal migrants, calls them ‘animals’ and ‘not humans’ 'Nice countries' Citing an attendee at the fundraiser, the NYT reports that Trump went on an extensive rant about migrants entering the United States. Blaming Biden for illegal immigrants, Trump said: "These are people coming in from prisons and jails. They're coming in from just unbelievable places and countries, countries that are a disaster." Seemingly making a reference to a controversial statement where he described Haiti and some nations in Africa as "shithole countries", he said, "And when I said, you know, Why can't we allow people to come in from nice countries, I'm trying to be nice." Also read | Trump rants against migrants, compares them to Hannibal Lecter and mocks their languages "Nice countries, you know, like Denmark, Switzerland? Do we have any people coming in from Denmark? How about Switzerland? How about Norway?" "And you know, they took that as a very terrible comment, but I felt it was fine," he added. Trump's weird claim about the Resolute Desk Trump also slammed Biden and said that he might not use the Resolute Desk if he wins. Talking about the desk that many of the US presidents have used as their Oval Office desk, Trump said it was beautiful, "Ronald Reagan used it, others used it." Sounding disgusted, he continued, "And he's (Biden) using it. I might not use it the next time. It's been soiled. And I mean that literally, which is sad." Trump, as per a Republican National Committee claim, reportedly raised more than $50 million at the event. However, this figure is yet to be verified. In a video shared by RNC, Trump can be heard saying, "People wanted to contribute to a cause of making America great again!" (With inputs from agencies)

Trump wants immigrants only from 'nice' countries like 'Denmark, Switzerland'

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Trump Organization, Capitol Hill and more: Former US Prez Donald Trump and the investigations into him

During their search of former President Donald Trump's Florida resort, FBI agents discovered "top secret" papers, according to documents made public Friday.&nbsp;

AFP reports that according to the warrant, the unprecedented search was prompted in part by concerns of violations of the US Espionage Act, including the unauthorised removal of classified records from the White House as the former President prepared to leave office in January 2021.

Watch |&nbsp;US justice department moves to unseal warrant for search of Trump residence

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As per the unsealed seven-page federal court document stated that some of the documents were labelled "top secret" and were "meant to be only available in special government facilities."

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Washington Post citing unidentified individuals close to the investigation reported that sensitive documents linked to nuclear weapons were among the files seized during the raid.&nbsp;Trump attempted to dismiss the claim. He said&nbsp;that the "nuclear weapons issue is a hoax" and even insinuated&nbsp;that the FBI was "planting information".

According to the Wall Street Journal, among the 20 boxes of items hauled away by FBI investigators were photo binders, a handwritten message, and Trump's grant of amnesty to Roger Stone, a former president's ally.

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Trump declared in a statement on Thursday that his attorneys were "cooperating fully" and "the government could have had whatever they wanted, if we had it."

On Friday, the Justice Department sought a federal judge to unseal the search warrant, overruling Trump's objections.&nbsp;

Trump, who is mulling a presidential run in 2024, said he would not obstruct the release of the warrant while lamenting the "unprecedented political weaponization of law enforcement" by "radical left Democrats and possible future political opponents, who have a strong and powerful vested interest in attacking me, much as they have done for the last 6 years."

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During their search of former President Donald Trump's Florida resort, FBI agents discovered "top secret" papers, according to documents made public Friday. AFP reports that according to the warrant, the unprecedented search was prompted in part by concerns of violations of the US Espionage Act, including the unauthorised removal of classified records from the White House as the former President prepared to leave office in January 2021.

During their search of former President Donald Trump's Florida resort, FBI agents discovered "top secret" papers, according to documents made public Friday. AFP reports that according to the warrant, the unprecedented search was prompted in part by concerns of violations of the US Espionage Act, including the unauthorised removal of classified records from the White House as the former President prepared to leave office in January 2021. Watch | US justice department moves to unseal warrant for search of Trump residence The warrant and supporting materials, which were unsealed by a Florida judge, revealed that agents retrieved a significant number of secret files. As per the unsealed seven-page federal court document stated that some of the documents were labelled "top secret" and were "meant to be only available in special government facilities." Unsealed FBI search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. pic.twitter.com/WwrMoDKXTs — Mike Eckel (@Mike_Eckel) August 12, 2022 × Washington Post citing unidentified individuals close to the investigation reported that sensitive documents linked to nuclear weapons were among the files seized during the raid. Trump attempted to dismiss the claim. He said that the "nuclear weapons issue is a hoax" and even insinuated that the FBI was "planting information". According to the Wall Street Journal, among the 20 boxes of items hauled away by FBI investigators were photo binders, a handwritten message, and Trump's grant of amnesty to Roger Stone, a former president's ally. Also read | FBI searched for classified nuclear documents at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home: Report Trump declared in a statement on Thursday that his attorneys were "cooperating fully" and "the government could have had whatever they wanted, if we had it." On Friday, the Justice Department sought a federal judge to unseal the search warrant, overruling Trump's objections. Trump, who is mulling a presidential run in 2024, said he would not obstruct the release of the warrant while lamenting the "unprecedented political weaponization of law enforcement" by "radical left Democrats and possible future political opponents, who have a strong and powerful vested interest in attacking me, much as they have done for the last 6 years." (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Top secret' documents 'linked to nuclear weapons' seized in raid on Donald Trump's home

For those looking in from the outside, the popularity that former US president Donald Trump commands might seem surprising and at times downright flabbergasting. The businessman-turned-politician has a knack for making bizarre comments and had his fair share of controversies. Yet he remains the Republicans' "chosen one" and even a huge part of the public continues to fawn over him. Have you ever wondered why this is the case?

An analyst may have an answer for us.&nbsp;Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of "Sabato's Crystal Ball," a nonpartisan periodical published by the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, thinks it's because of Trump's "enemies".

Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: Is Trump being subjected to a 'witch-hunt'?

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He says that Trump's standing in the Republican party remains strong and may even get a boost for the 2024 elections following the FBI raid on his Florida home,&nbsp;reports&nbsp;Reuters.

When the news of the raid first surfaced, a lot of Republicans jumped to Trump's defence, "even though we really don't know what the raid was necessarily about," which as per Kondik is one indication of Trump's popularity.

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According to Kondik, the FBI is one of Trump's "right enemies from the Republican perspective," which is why&nbsp;"so much of Trump's popularity and strength"&nbsp;stays&nbsp;strong within the Republican Party.

The government investigation into whether Trump improperly removed records from the White House as he was leaving office in January 2021 has intensified with the unprecedented search of a former president's house.&nbsp;

Ahead of the November midterm elections that will determine control of the US Congress, Trump attempted to portray the search of Mar-a-Lago as a politically motivated action by the Biden administration.

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Even though Trump has not made it clear whether he would run for president again in 2024, he continues to publicly toss around the idea.

Kondik claimed that because the FBI and Department of Justice frequently keep their investigations "tight-lipped," Trump has the advantage of being able to control the narrative surrounding the search.&nbsp;

"Trump and Republicans can fill that vacuum by basically casting this as some sort of witch hunt, which you know maybe it is, but in all likelihood it's not," he commented.

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For those looking in from the outside, the popularity that former US president Donald Trump commands might seem surprising and at times downright flabbergasting. The businessman-turned-politician has a knack for making bizarre comments and had his fair share of controversies. Yet he remains the Republicans' "chosen one" and even a huge part of the public continues to fawn over him. Have you ever wondered why this is the case? An analyst may have an answer for us. Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of "Sabato's Crystal Ball," a nonpartisan periodical published by the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, thinks it's because of Trump's "enemies". Watch | Gravitas: Is Trump being subjected to a 'witch-hunt'? He says that Trump's standing in the Republican party remains strong and may even get a boost for the 2024 elections following the FBI raid on his Florida home, reports Reuters. When the news of the raid first surfaced, a lot of Republicans jumped to Trump's defence, "even though we really don't know what the raid was necessarily about," which as per Kondik is one indication of Trump's popularity. Also read | Was FBI raid on Donald Trump’s residence an attempt to stop him from becoming US president again? According to Kondik, the FBI is one of Trump's "right enemies from the Republican perspective," which is why "so much of Trump's popularity and strength" stays strong within the Republican Party. The government investigation into whether Trump improperly removed records from the White House as he was leaving office in January 2021 has intensified with the unprecedented search of a former president's house. Ahead of the November midterm elections that will determine control of the US Congress, Trump attempted to portray the search of Mar-a-Lago as a politically motivated action by the Biden administration. Also read | Donald Trump invokes the Fifth Amendment, refuses to answer questions in NY investigation Even though Trump has not made it clear whether he would run for president again in 2024, he continues to publicly toss around the idea. Kondik claimed that because the FBI and Department of Justice frequently keep their investigations "tight-lipped," Trump has the advantage of being able to control the narrative surrounding the search. "Trump and Republicans can fill that vacuum by basically casting this as some sort of witch hunt, which you know maybe it is, but in all likelihood it's not," he commented. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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An FBI raid on Donald Trump’s palatial Florida residence on Tuesday marked an escalation of legal probes into the former US president. The raid, which came just as Trump was weighing another White House run, has sparked a political firestorm in the already bitterly divided country. Top Republican leaders have flung their support behind the 45th US president, and several former advisers urged him to immediately announce his candidacy for the 2024 elections.

Republicans were quick to allege foul play. Senator Lindsey Graham reportedly said that&nbsp;a probe into a past president so close to an election&nbsp;“is beyond problematic”. However, Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic House Speaker, said “no person is above the law”.

Republicans disagree.

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Former vice president&nbsp;Mike Pence voiced “deep concern” and claimed the Justice Department’s raid reeked of “partisanship”.

Another Republican, Kevin McCarthy, accused the justice department of “weaponised politicisation”.&nbsp;Yet another Republican Elise Stefanik referred to it as a “dark day in American history”.

“If the FBI can raid a US President, imagine what they can do to you,” Stefanik tweeted.

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To which Democratic Representative Ted Lieu replied: “Why can’t the FBI investigate a US President? We're not Russia, where the law doesn't apply to the head of state and his cronies.”

Trump himself has also denounced the raid, which was conducted by the FBI that is currently headed by one of his appointees Christopher Wray.&nbsp;

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Calling the raid a weaponisation of the justice system by "Radical Left Democrats who desperately don't want me to run for President in 2024," he said that nothing of this sort has ever happened to a US president before.

AFP reported that FBI chief Wray has declined to provide a reason for the raid.

However, US media said that agents were carrying out a court-authorized search in relation to the alleged improper handling of confidential information delivered to Mar-a-Lago after Trump departed the White House in January 2021.

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An FBI raid on Donald Trump’s palatial Florida residence on Tuesday marked an escalation of legal probes into the former US president. The raid, which came just as Trump was weighing another White House run, has sparked a political firestorm in the already bitterly divided country.

An FBI raid on Donald Trump’s palatial Florida residence on Tuesday marked an escalation of legal probes into the former US president. The raid, which came just as Trump was weighing another White House run, has sparked a political firestorm in the already bitterly divided country. Top Republican leaders have flung their support behind the 45th US president, and several former advisers urged him to immediately announce his candidacy for the 2024 elections. Republicans were quick to allege foul play. Senator Lindsey Graham reportedly said that a probe into a past president so close to an election “is beyond problematic”. However, Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic House Speaker, said “no person is above the law”. Republicans disagree. Watch | WION Fineprint: Former US President Donald Trump says his Florida home "under siege" Former vice president Mike Pence voiced “deep concern” and claimed the Justice Department’s raid reeked of “partisanship”. Another Republican, Kevin McCarthy, accused the justice department of “weaponised politicisation”. Yet another Republican Elise Stefanik referred to it as a “dark day in American history”. “If the FBI can raid a US President, imagine what they can do to you,” Stefanik tweeted. Also read | Tax returns of Donald Trump must be turned over to congressional committee, appeals court rules To which Democratic Representative Ted Lieu replied: “Why can’t the FBI investigate a US President? We're not Russia, where the law doesn't apply to the head of state and his cronies.” Trump himself has also denounced the raid, which was conducted by the FBI that is currently headed by one of his appointees Christopher Wray. Also read | Are children at risk from Elon Musk's self-driving technology? Group claims software will 'mow' kids down Calling the raid a weaponisation of the justice system by "Radical Left Democrats who desperately don't want me to run for President in 2024," he said that nothing of this sort has ever happened to a US president before. AFP reported that FBI chief Wray has declined to provide a reason for the raid. However, US media said that agents were carrying out a court-authorized search in relation to the alleged improper handling of confidential information delivered to Mar-a-Lago after Trump departed the White House in January 2021. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Insisting that he won his second bid for the White House and would not allow his perceived enemies to bar a return, former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ignored pressure from some fellow Republicans to avoid repeating his false claims about a stolen 2020 election.

Although he stopped short of declaring his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election, Trump predicted Republicans would retake the Senate in his first speech in Washington since leaving office 18 months ago.

In a 93-minute speech to the conservative America First Policy Institute, Trump said "I ran the first time and I won. Then I ran a second time and I did much better ... and you know what? That's going to be the story for a long time, what a disgrace it was. But we may just have to do it again."

Predicting a future federal government controlled by Republicans, Trump used his speech to paint a picture of an America plagued by crime.

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Highlighting that he would use the National Guard to stop violence in states and cities, Trump added that he will relocate the urban homeless to tent encampments on the outskirts of American cities.&nbsp;

It comes after the congressional committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot depicted Trump as ignoring pleas of family and aides to intervene as he watched his supporters on live TV target the seat of Congress for hours.

Dismissing the panel as ''hacks and thugs'', Trump said it wants to damage his reputation so that he won't be able to run in the presidential election in 2024.

Rendering him unfit to return to the White House, the committee is trying to build a case that Trump's efforts to overturn his defeat in November 2020 by Democrat Joe Biden constitutes dereliction of duty and illegal conduct.

With some 40 per cent of Republicans saying he is at least partly to blame for the Capitol riot, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that Trump's standing has weakened slightly even though he still remains the leading figure in the Republican Party.

Among those maneuvering for possible Republican primary challenges in 2024 is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who can take advantage of Trump's waning popularity.

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Insisting that he won his second bid for the White House and would not allow his perceived enemies to bar a return, former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ignored pressure from some fellow Republicans to avoid repeating his false claims about a stolen 2020 election.

Insisting that he won his second bid for the White House and would not allow his perceived enemies to bar a return, former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ignored pressure from some fellow Republicans to avoid repeating his false claims about a stolen 2020 election. Although he stopped short of declaring his candidacy in the 2024 presidential election, Trump predicted Republicans would retake the Senate in his first speech in Washington since leaving office 18 months ago. In a 93-minute speech to the conservative America First Policy Institute, Trump said "I ran the first time and I won. Then I ran a second time and I did much better ... and you know what? That's going to be the story for a long time, what a disgrace it was. But we may just have to do it again." Predicting a future federal government controlled by Republicans, Trump used his speech to paint a picture of an America plagued by crime. × Highlighting that he would use the National Guard to stop violence in states and cities, Trump added that he will relocate the urban homeless to tent encampments on the outskirts of American cities. It comes after the congressional committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot depicted Trump as ignoring pleas of family and aides to intervene as he watched his supporters on live TV target the seat of Congress for hours. Dismissing the panel as ''hacks and thugs'', Trump said it wants to damage his reputation so that he won't be able to run in the presidential election in 2024. Rendering him unfit to return to the White House, the committee is trying to build a case that Trump's efforts to overturn his defeat in November 2020 by Democrat Joe Biden constitutes dereliction of duty and illegal conduct. With some 40 per cent of Republicans saying he is at least partly to blame for the Capitol riot, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that Trump's standing has weakened slightly even though he still remains the leading figure in the Republican Party. Among those maneuvering for possible Republican primary challenges in 2024 is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who can take advantage of Trump's waning popularity. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Donald Trump ignores pressure from fellow Republicans, teases 2024 run in DC return

United States President Joe Biden has said that he will run in 2024 re-election if he is in good health.

During an interview on ABC's World News Tonight, when host David Muir asked him whether he still intends to run for re-election, Biden said ''Yes.''

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''I'm a great respecter of fate. Fate has intervened in my life many, many times. If I'm in the health I'm in now, if I'm in good health, then, in fact, I would run again," Biden said.

"Why would I not run against Donald Trump if were the nominee? That would increase the prospect of running," he added.

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It comes after US Vice President Kamala Harris said she has not discussed about running again in 2024 with Biden.

Muir also questioned Biden about the massive surge in Omicron variant of coronavirus and asked him "How do we get it wrong?".

Biden said "Nobody saw it coming. I don't think anybody anticipated that this was going to be as rapidly spreading as it did.''

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The 79-year-old underwent an extensive, routine check-up last month during which his powers were briefly transferred to Harris.

According to a detailed report by the White House, Biden had "perceptibly stiffer and less fluid" motion while walking than a year ago, and suffered "increasing frequency and severity of 'throat clearing' and coughing during public speaking engagements."

However, these two symptoms were not considered of immediate concern and did not appear to result from serious conditions as per his physician Kevin O'Connor.

Biden was vaccinated early on against Covid-19 and received a booster shot in September.

He pledged before his election a year ago to be "totally transparent" with voters about all aspects of his health.

Biden is the oldest person to hold the presidency in US history. He does not smoke or drink, and prior to his election worked out at least five days per week, according to a letter released by his election campaign in December 2019. 
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United States President Joe Biden has said that he will run in 2024 re-election if he is in good health. During an interview on ABC's World News Tonight, when host David Muir asked him whether he still intends to run for re-election, Biden said ''Yes.

United States President Joe Biden has said that he will run in 2024 re-election if he is in good health. During an interview on ABC's World News Tonight, when host David Muir asked him whether he still intends to run for re-election, Biden said ''Yes.'' ''I'm a great respecter of fate. Fate has intervened in my life many, many times. If I'm in the health I'm in now, if I'm in good health, then, in fact, I would run again," Biden said. "Why would I not run against Donald Trump if were the nominee? That would increase the prospect of running," he added. Also read | Supreme Court to hold special hearing on Biden vaccine mandates It comes after US Vice President Kamala Harris said she has not discussed about running again in 2024 with Biden. Muir also questioned Biden about the massive surge in Omicron variant of coronavirus and asked him "How do we get it wrong?". Biden said "Nobody saw it coming. I don't think anybody anticipated that this was going to be as rapidly spreading as it did.'' Also read | Gaffe-prone US President Joe Biden now confuses Six-Day War with Yom Kippur battle The 79-year-old underwent an extensive, routine check-up last month during which his powers were briefly transferred to Harris. According to a detailed report by the White House, Biden had "perceptibly stiffer and less fluid" motion while walking than a year ago, and suffered "increasing frequency and severity of 'throat clearing' and coughing during public speaking engagements." However, these two symptoms were not considered of immediate concern and did not appear to result from serious conditions as per his physician Kevin O'Connor. Biden was vaccinated early on against Covid-19 and received a booster shot in September. He pledged before his election a year ago to be "totally transparent" with voters about all aspects of his health. Biden is the oldest person to hold the presidency in US history. He does not smoke or drink, and prior to his election worked out at least five days per week, according to a letter released by his election campaign in December 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

US election 2024: President Joe Biden says he will run again if in good health

Nearly 80 per cent of Republicans want former President Donald Trump to run in the US election 2024 as per a new poll.

The survey conducted by Quinnipiac University shows that Trump enjoys robust backing by the Republican Party or the GOP.

However, 94 per cent of Democrats believe running again in 2024 will be a waste of time for Trump. This opinion was also supported by 58 independents in the opinion poll.

Meanwhile, GOP Senator Bill Cassidy said in an interview that he will not vote for Trump if decides to run again in the next election.&nbsp;

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Earlier, a UK-based betting exchange company called Smarkets has predicted that Trump, for the first time, has edged ahead of his predecessor Joe Biden.

It had also been predicted that Trump has the highest chances of winning the 2024 election and returning to the White House.

Biden who is the second place with 19 per cent votes as per a poll conducted by the website, is followed by Vice-President Kamala Harris with 13 per cent votes.

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Poking fun at Biden, Trump's spokesperson, Liz Harrington had asked on Twitter, ''How’s Biden doing? Do you miss me yet?"&nbsp;

Trump has hinted at a possible presidential run in 2024, attacking Biden and repeating his fraudulent claims he won the 2020 election.

Trump's flirtation with another run could freeze the Republican field for 2024 as other potential candidates try to decide whether they will have to compete against him.

Meanwhile, a US congressional committee probing the deadly January 6 assault on the Capitol voted unanimously in favour of contempt-of-Congress charges against Steve Bannon, a longtime aide to Trump.

The seven Democratic and two Republican members of the House of Representatives Select Committee approved a report recommending the criminal charge by a unanimous 9-0 vote, calling it "shocking" that Bannon refused to comply with subpoenas seeking documents and testimony.

Nearly 80 per cent of Republicans want former President Donald Trump to run in the US election 2024 as per a new poll. The survey conducted by Quinnipiac University shows that Trump enjoys robust backing by the Republican Party or the GOP.

Nearly 80 per cent of Republicans want former President Donald Trump to run in the US election 2024 as per a new poll. The survey conducted by Quinnipiac University shows that Trump enjoys robust backing by the Republican Party or the GOP. However, 94 per cent of Democrats believe running again in 2024 will be a waste of time for Trump. This opinion was also supported by 58 independents in the opinion poll. Meanwhile, GOP Senator Bill Cassidy said in an interview that he will not vote for Trump if decides to run again in the next election. Also read | US election 2024: Former US President Donald Trump favourite candidate, Biden lagging behind Earlier, a UK-based betting exchange company called Smarkets has predicted that Trump, for the first time, has edged ahead of his predecessor Joe Biden. It had also been predicted that Trump has the highest chances of winning the 2024 election and returning to the White House. Biden who is the second place with 19 per cent votes as per a poll conducted by the website, is followed by Vice-President Kamala Harris with 13 per cent votes. Also read | 'How's Biden doing? 'Do you miss me yet?': Trump pokes fun at US President Poking fun at Biden, Trump's spokesperson, Liz Harrington had asked on Twitter, ''How’s Biden doing? Do you miss me yet?" Trump has hinted at a possible presidential run in 2024, attacking Biden and repeating his fraudulent claims he won the 2020 election. Trump's flirtation with another run could freeze the Republican field for 2024 as other potential candidates try to decide whether they will have to compete against him. Meanwhile, a US congressional committee probing the deadly January 6 assault on the Capitol voted unanimously in favour of contempt-of-Congress charges against Steve Bannon, a longtime aide to Trump. The seven Democratic and two Republican members of the House of Representatives Select Committee approved a report recommending the criminal charge by a unanimous 9-0 vote, calling it "shocking" that Bannon refused to comply with subpoenas seeking documents and testimony.

US election 2024: Poll shows 80% Republicans want Donald Trump to run

Former US President Donald Trump has the highest chances of winning the 2024 election and returning to the White House.

A UK-based betting exchange company called Smarkets has predicted that Trump, for the first time, has edged ahead of his predecessor Joe Biden.

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Biden who is the second place with 19 per cent votes as per a poll conducted by the website, is followed by Vice-President Kamala Harris with 13 per cent votes.

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The poll shows Trump has a 45 per cent chance of winning the GOP primary. He is the most likely candidate to become the Republican nominee for the 2024 election.

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The other possible candidates include Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley with 14 per cent and 11 per cent votes respectively.

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The company's head of political market Matthew Shaddick said, "It's a pretty staggering development to find a defeated one-term president taking over as favourite from the incumbent who beat him, but we know by now that Donald Trump is no ordinary politician."

"Many forecasters had predicted that health or legal issues might stop Trump from re-election, but the latest Smarkets prices imply that there is a two-in-three chance he'll run for the White House again in three years' time, he added.

Trump has hinted at a possible presidential run in 2024, attacking Biden and repeating his fraudulent claims he won the 2020 election.

Trump's flirtation with another run could freeze the Republican field for 2024 as other potential candidates try to decide whether they will have to compete against him.

Former US President Donald Trump has the highest chances of winning the 2024 election and returning to the White House. A UK-based betting exchange company called Smarkets has predicted that Trump, for the first time, has edged ahead of his predecessor Joe Biden.

Former US President Donald Trump has the highest chances of winning the 2024 election and returning to the White House. A UK-based betting exchange company called Smarkets has predicted that Trump, for the first time, has edged ahead of his predecessor Joe Biden. Also read | 'How's Biden doing? 'Do you miss me yet?': Trump pokes fun at US President Biden who is the second place with 19 per cent votes as per a poll conducted by the website, is followed by Vice-President Kamala Harris with 13 per cent votes. BREAKING: Donald Trump has just gone favourite for the first time in our 2024 presidential election winner market. The former president's win chance just hit a new high of 20% with Joe Biden's dipping to 19.6%. Trade 👉 https://t.co/rpWB459REB pic.twitter.com/yU9VV3u6xH — Smarkets (@smarkets) October 13, 2021 × The poll shows Trump has a 45 per cent chance of winning the GOP primary. He is the most likely candidate to become the Republican nominee for the 2024 election. The other possible candidates include Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley with 14 per cent and 11 per cent votes respectively. Also read | Biden ends workplace immigration raids, reversing Trump policy The company's head of political market Matthew Shaddick said, "It's a pretty staggering development to find a defeated one-term president taking over as favourite from the incumbent who beat him, but we know by now that Donald Trump is no ordinary politician." "Many forecasters had predicted that health or legal issues might stop Trump from re-election, but the latest Smarkets prices imply that there is a two-in-three chance he'll run for the White House again in three years' time, he added. Trump has hinted at a possible presidential run in 2024, attacking Biden and repeating his fraudulent claims he won the 2020 election. Trump's flirtation with another run could freeze the Republican field for 2024 as other potential candidates try to decide whether they will have to compete against him.

US election 2024: Former US President Donald Trump favourite candidate, Biden lagging behind

Former US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump?page=1">Donald Trump</a> will be running for the US Election 2024 even after losing the 2020 elections against Joe Biden.

His onetime press secretary, Sean Spicer, claimed that although he was not sure if Trump will be re-running, it would be difficult to convince him to not run for the post of President in the next elections.

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"A couple of months ago, I wasn’t sure," Spicer said in an interview with Washington Examiner. "Now ... there needs to be something that will keep him out."

Although it has not been made clear whether Spicer was speaking his mind or on behalf of the former reality TV star.

His statement has come after months of rumours surrounding Trump's re-run for gaining control of the White House.

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Donald Trump, a Republican, had ruled the White House after winning the 2016 elections and tried winning the title once again in the 2020 elections, where he lost against Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Since losing the elections, Trump has continuously claimed that his opponent won the elections by voter fraud and has urged authorities to declare the elections as illegal. However, he has failed to provide any proof for his allegations.

While he claims he has little trust in the justice system of the country, which he claims has been corrupted by the Democrats, he still wants to contest for the post of the President of the United States.

Even though there has been no official statement from Trump or his team, his aides have been dropping hints and Trump himself has been talking about coming back in 2024 elections.

"We met with several of our Cabinet members tonight … I'm not authorized to speak on behalf of the president, but I can tell you this...we wouldn’t be meeting tonight if we weren’t making plans to move forward in a real way, with President Trump at the head of that ticket," Mark Meadows, Trump’s former chief of staff, was quoted by local media.

Former US President Donald Trump will be running for the US Election 2024 even after losing the 2020 elections against Joe Biden. His onetime press secretary, Sean Spicer, claimed that although he was not sure if Trump will be re-running, it would be difficult to convince him to not run for the post of President in the next elections.

Former US President Donald Trump will be running for the US Election 2024 even after losing the 2020 elections against Joe Biden. His onetime press secretary, Sean Spicer, claimed that although he was not sure if Trump will be re-running, it would be difficult to convince him to not run for the post of President in the next elections. Also read | 'Everything that is too woke goes bad': Trump lashes out at US women's soccer Olympic team "A couple of months ago, I wasn’t sure," Spicer said in an interview with Washington Examiner. "Now ... there needs to be something that will keep him out." Although it has not been made clear whether Spicer was speaking his mind or on behalf of the former reality TV star. His statement has come after months of rumours surrounding Trump's re-run for gaining control of the White House. Also read | Trump moves to block Congress from getting his taxes Donald Trump, a Republican, had ruled the White House after winning the 2016 elections and tried winning the title once again in the 2020 elections, where he lost against Democratic candidate Joe Biden. Since losing the elections, Trump has continuously claimed that his opponent won the elections by voter fraud and has urged authorities to declare the elections as illegal. However, he has failed to provide any proof for his allegations. While he claims he has little trust in the justice system of the country, which he claims has been corrupted by the Democrats, he still wants to contest for the post of the President of the United States. Even though there has been no official statement from Trump or his team, his aides have been dropping hints and Trump himself has been talking about coming back in 2024 elections. "We met with several of our Cabinet members tonight … I'm not authorized to speak on behalf of the president, but I can tell you this...we wouldn’t be meeting tonight if we weren’t making plans to move forward in a real way, with President Trump at the head of that ticket," Mark Meadows, Trump’s former chief of staff, was quoted by local media.

Donald Trump to run for US Presidential election 2024, Sean Spicer claims

The infamous former US president, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, has assured a re-run in the 2024 elections, but only if his health permits him.

As per a few local reports, Trump told his aides that after losing to Joe Biden in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/us-election">US election 2020</a>, he is planning to run for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/the-white-house">White House</a> again in 2024 if he in good health.

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This has strengthened the rumours around Trump’s re-run. Rep Ronny Jackson had also hinted to a local reporter, few days back, that the former reality TV star will be returning to the race next term.

"He has been saying he's going to. He's seriously considering it — he's probably going to do it — so we'll see what happens," Jackson had said.

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The claims have come at a time when the US media has been abuzz with the physical changes being spotted in Trump in his post-presidency days. Since leaving White House, Trump has shed nearly 15 pounds and has also given up on his favourite M&amp;M sweets, and several other snacks that the former lover of Diet Coke used to consume on daily basis.

This change in Trump’s physical health has happened due to his regular golfing sessions and dietary restrictions that he adopted after his health scare when he struggled to recover from the deadly coronavirus.

Trump has also told local news channel, Fox News, that he is “very seriously” considering re-running for the post in 2024 and has claimed to have support of majority of the Republicans.

The infamous former US president, Donald Trump, has assured a re-run in the 2024 elections, but only if his health permits him. As per a few local reports, Trump told his aides that after losing to Joe Biden in US election 2020, he is planning to run for the White House again in 2024 if he in good health.

The infamous former US president, Donald Trump, has assured a re-run in the 2024 elections, but only if his health permits him. As per a few local reports, Trump told his aides that after losing to Joe Biden in US election 2020, he is planning to run for the White House again in 2024 if he in good health. Also read | Grand jury starts investigating Donald Trump's tax evasions, hush money This has strengthened the rumours around Trump’s re-run. Rep Ronny Jackson had also hinted to a local reporter, few days back, that the former reality TV star will be returning to the race next term. "He has been saying he's going to. He's seriously considering it — he's probably going to do it — so we'll see what happens," Jackson had said. Also read | 53% of Republicans still view Trump as true US president, months after his defeat: Poll The claims have come at a time when the US media has been abuzz with the physical changes being spotted in Trump in his post-presidency days. Since leaving White House, Trump has shed nearly 15 pounds and has also given up on his favourite M&M sweets, and several other snacks that the former lover of Diet Coke used to consume on daily basis. This change in Trump’s physical health has happened due to his regular golfing sessions and dietary restrictions that he adopted after his health scare when he struggled to recover from the deadly coronavirus. Trump has also told local news channel, Fox News, that he is “very seriously” considering re-running for the post in 2024 and has claimed to have support of majority of the Republicans.

Trump promises re-run in US election 2024 if his health allows: Reports

Facing the cameras for the first time since leaving the White House, twice impeached (and acquitted) former US President, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, teased about a re-run for the post in Sunday's session of Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2021.

Asserting his dominance over the Republican party, he assured his supporters that he and his team will win back the Senate and make a return to the White House in 2024.

"With your help we will take back the House, we will win the Senate, and then a Republican president will make a triumphant return to the White House -- and I wonder who that will be?" the infamous leader said.

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Known to be a sore loser, Trump repeated his false claims of the US election 2020 being rigged and assured that he still believes he won against the US President Joe Biden — someone who has, reportedly, not been paying attention to the four-day event.

He did not stop at that, Trump also hinted at his return by claiming he may decide to beat the Democrats for a 'third' time, once again hinting that he has beaten Biden — the Democrat President — this time too.

"Who knows?" Trump continued. "I may even decide to beat them for a third time, OK?"

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As expected, he did not leave a stone unturned in reminding people that President Biden has not been able to magically restore the economy — which had been on a downward spiral when Trump left — and control the surge in coronavirus cases and deaths.

Referring to it as a struggle, Trump questioned if America will be able to survive this phase. "We're in a struggle for the survival of America as we know it," the former reality TV star said. "This is a terrible, terrible, painful struggle."

He assured people that he will, presumably, be returning back to the White House following the "incredible" populist movement that had propelled him to victory last time and "in the end, we will win".

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The disgraced former President also used this stage to put rumours to rest, concerning a divide within the Republican Party. "I am not starting a new party," he reassured the supporters who were busy buying Nancy Pelosi-themed toilet rolls. "We have the Republican Party. It's going to unite and be stronger than ever before."

Trump also made sure he takes out time to 'diss' the cancel culture — something that his daughter had been cribbing about towards the end of her father's presidency. He also spent time criticising Biden's policies on immigration, climate change and energy and, repeatedly, complained about the 'illegal' practises of the Democrats to, apparently, make Biden win the election — a claim he has not been able to prove since November 2020.

Even though he talked about bringing the Republican party back to unity, he also called out the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach him in the House of Representatives, and the seven Republicans who voted unsuccessfully to convict him in the Senate.

Once again, with the same energy he had while inciting Capitol riots, he urged the crowd to "get rid of them all" while talking about the Republicans who voted against him in his impeachment trial.

Facing the cameras for the first time since leaving the White House, twice impeached (and acquitted) former US President, Donald Trump, teased about a re-run for the post in Sunday's session of Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2021.

Facing the cameras for the first time since leaving the White House, twice impeached (and acquitted) former US President, Donald Trump, teased about a re-run for the post in Sunday's session of Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) 2021. Asserting his dominance over the Republican party, he assured his supporters that he and his team will win back the Senate and make a return to the White House in 2024. "With your help we will take back the House, we will win the Senate, and then a Republican president will make a triumphant return to the White House -- and I wonder who that will be?" the infamous leader said. Also see | Trump-chella: CPAC 2021 sees huge crowds, amid surge in coronavirus cases Known to be a sore loser, Trump repeated his false claims of the US election 2020 being rigged and assured that he still believes he won against the US President Joe Biden — someone who has, reportedly, not been paying attention to the four-day event. He did not stop at that, Trump also hinted at his return by claiming he may decide to beat the Democrats for a 'third' time, once again hinting that he has beaten Biden — the Democrat President — this time too. "Who knows?" Trump continued. "I may even decide to beat them for a third time, OK?" WATCH | As expected, he did not leave a stone unturned in reminding people that President Biden has not been able to magically restore the economy — which had been on a downward spiral when Trump left — and control the surge in coronavirus cases and deaths. Referring to it as a struggle, Trump questioned if America will be able to survive this phase. "We're in a struggle for the survival of America as we know it," the former reality TV star said. "This is a terrible, terrible, painful struggle." He assured people that he will, presumably, be returning back to the White House following the "incredible" populist movement that had propelled him to victory last time and "in the end, we will win". Also read| Donald Trump preferred candidate for 2024 presidential election: Poll The disgraced former President also used this stage to put rumours to rest, concerning a divide within the Republican Party. "I am not starting a new party," he reassured the supporters who were busy buying Nancy Pelosi-themed toilet rolls. "We have the Republican Party. It's going to unite and be stronger than ever before." Trump also made sure he takes out time to 'diss' the cancel culture — something that his daughter had been cribbing about towards the end of her father's presidency. He also spent time criticising Biden's policies on immigration, climate change and energy and, repeatedly, complained about the 'illegal' practises of the Democrats to, apparently, make Biden win the election — a claim he has not been able to prove since November 2020. Even though he talked about bringing the Republican party back to unity, he also called out the 10 Republicans who voted to impeach him in the House of Representatives, and the seven Republicans who voted unsuccessfully to convict him in the Senate. Once again, with the same energy he had while inciting Capitol riots, he urged the crowd to "get rid of them all" while talking about the Republicans who voted against him in his impeachment trial.

Donald Trump teases 2024 presidential run in CPAC 2021 speech

The infamous former US President, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, is all set to appear before the cameras for his first post-White House speech at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) which is scheduled for February 28.

Beeming with confidence, despite a historic defeat in the US election 2020, Trump is ready to announce himself as Republicans' "presumptive 2024 nominee" for president, reports claim.

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Trump will be addressing the CPAC on Sunday and will reportedly make the announcement there, the news site Axios reported citing multiple anonymous sources.

If the reports come true, it won't be the first time Trump hints at running for President in CPAc as in the past, too, he has used the platform to express his intentions of gaining power.&nbsp;

CPAC is one of the largest annual gatherings of political conservatives — one that trump regularly participates in and enjoys.

An anonymous "longtime adviser" was quoted by the US media who claim that Trump will use the stage to show his strength and power that he, apparently, still possesses in a message relaying around 'I may not have Twitter or the Oval Office, but I’m still in charge.'

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"Trump effectively is the Republican party. The only chasm is between Beltway insiders and grass-roots Republicans around the country. When you attack President Trump, you’re attacking the Republican grass roots," Trump's close adviser, Jason Miller, said.

This is echoing in the tone and words of a few republican officials too, such as Steve Scalise, n important member of House leadership who refuses to acknowledge trump's defeat and has time and again stressed how 'calmly' has trump handled his departure from the White House.

"I noticed he was a lot more relaxed than in his four years in the White House," he said after visiting the former US President at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. "He still cares a lot about this country and the direction of our country. But, you know, it was a conversation more about how he’s doing now and what he’s … planning on doing and how his family is doing."

This is also lining up with the findings of a recent poll, conducted by Politico-Morning Consult, that revealed that Trump's popularity within the Republican Party has not decreased even after the impeachment trial as &nbsp;59 per cent of Republicans said they would happily support the former US President to play a prominent role in their Republican Party. Further, 54 per cent of Republicans said they would like to support Trump in a hypothetical 2024 presidential primary election.

The infamous former US President, Donald Trump, is all set to appear before the cameras for his first post-White House speech at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) which is scheduled for February 28.

The infamous former US President, Donald Trump, is all set to appear before the cameras for his first post-White House speech at this year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) which is scheduled for February 28. Beeming with confidence, despite a historic defeat in the US election 2020, Trump is ready to announce himself as Republicans' "presumptive 2024 nominee" for president, reports claim. Also read| Donald Trump preferred candidate for 2024 presidential election: Poll Trump will be addressing the CPAC on Sunday and will reportedly make the announcement there, the news site Axios reported citing multiple anonymous sources. If the reports come true, it won't be the first time Trump hints at running for President in CPAc as in the past, too, he has used the platform to express his intentions of gaining power. CPAC is one of the largest annual gatherings of political conservatives — one that trump regularly participates in and enjoys. An anonymous "longtime adviser" was quoted by the US media who claim that Trump will use the stage to show his strength and power that he, apparently, still possesses in a message relaying around 'I may not have Twitter or the Oval Office, but I’m still in charge.' Also read| Donald Trump to appear for first post-White House speech in CPAC "Trump effectively is the Republican party. The only chasm is between Beltway insiders and grass-roots Republicans around the country. When you attack President Trump, you’re attacking the Republican grass roots," Trump's close adviser, Jason Miller, said. This is echoing in the tone and words of a few republican officials too, such as Steve Scalise, n important member of House leadership who refuses to acknowledge trump's defeat and has time and again stressed how 'calmly' has trump handled his departure from the White House. "I noticed he was a lot more relaxed than in his four years in the White House," he said after visiting the former US President at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. "He still cares a lot about this country and the direction of our country. But, you know, it was a conversation more about how he’s doing now and what he’s … planning on doing and how his family is doing." This is also lining up with the findings of a recent poll, conducted by Politico-Morning Consult, that revealed that Trump's popularity within the Republican Party has not decreased even after the impeachment trial as 59 per cent of Republicans said they would happily support the former US President to play a prominent role in their Republican Party. Further, 54 per cent of Republicans said they would like to support Trump in a hypothetical 2024 presidential primary election.

Trump to announce himself 'presumptive 2024 nominee' for President soon: Report