Former President Donald J. Trump was set to announce his 2024 presidential campaign from Mar-a-Lago Tuesday night.
But minutes before his scheduled 9 p.m. announcement from Mar-a-Lago, Trump filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) saying he was running for president in 2024 and setting up a fundraising account.
“Two years ago we were a great nation, and in two years we will be a great nation again,” Trump said Tuesday.
“Are you getting ready,” Trump said. “I am too.”
“Exactly one week ago, our citizens voted in the important midterm elections, and despite a ridiculously long and unnecessary period of waiting, far longer in fact than any third world country, just a short time ago, the Republicans won back control of the house of representatives,” Trump said.
“And it was with a great Trump-endorsed candidate Congressman elect Kevin Kiley, who is a fantastic person. A fantastic person. And I’m very happy, it was his vote that did it,” Trump said.