Former President Donald Trump has announced that the 2024 election will be his last attempt at the presidency.
In a recent interview with Sharyl Attkission’s Full Measure, Trump stated he would not seek another presidential run in 2028 if he loses to Vice President Kamala Harris this November.
The Washington Examiner reported that the former president's declaration comes as he faces a tightening race against Harris, who became the Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden's withdrawal in July.
Trump's decision to make 2024 his political finale marks a significant moment in his political career. When asked about the possibility of a 2028 run, Trump responded unequivocally: "No, I don't. I think that that will be, that will be it. I don't see that at all."
Trump's current presidential bid follows his defeat to Joe Biden in the 2020 election, a loss he has consistently attributed to unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud in key battleground states. The 2024 election was initially expected to be a rematch between Biden and Trump, despite polls indicating that most voters were not enthusiastic about such a scenario.
However, the political landscape shifted dramatically in July when Biden decided to step aside as the Democratic nominee. This decision came after a poorly received debate performance that highlighted concerns about the incumbent's cognitive abilities.
Following his withdrawal, Biden swiftly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. Recent polls suggest that Harris is either narrowing Trump's lead or even surpassing him in crucial states that could determine the outcome of the 2024 election.
Trump's interview with Full Measure comes at a time of heightened security concerns surrounding the former president. The House of Representatives is currently investigating two alleged assassination attempts on Trump.
One incident reportedly occurred while Trump was golfing in West Palm Beach, while the other took place during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. These security breaches have added an extra layer of tension to an already contentious election season.
As the election draws closer, Vice President Harris appears to be gaining momentum in her campaign against Trump. Her surge in the polls has caught the attention of political analysts and may have influenced Trump's decision to view 2024 as his final presidential run.
The shift in Democratic leadership from Biden to Harris has seemingly reinvigorated the party's base and attracted undecided voters in key battleground states. This development has turned what was once considered a likely Trump victory into a highly competitive race.
Trump, however, remains optimistic about his chances in November, stating:
Hopefully, we're going to be successful.
Former President Donald Trump has stated that if he loses the 2024 election to Kamala Harris, he will not run again in 2028, marking the 2024 race as his final political campaign. Trump expressed hope for success while reflecting on his 2020 loss, which he attributed to debunked voter fraud claims. Following Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 race, Harris has been gaining ground in key states, narrowing Trump's lead.
