In his first post-presidential appearance, Donald Trump plans to send the message next weekend that he is the “alleged 2024 candidate” of the Republicans with a takeover of the party’s base, according to Axios’ main allies. Trump.
What to see: A longtime adviser called Trump’s speech a “show of strength” and said the message would be, “Maybe I don’t have Twitter or the Oval Office, but I’m still in the lead.” Return is his main obsession.
Axios has learned that Trump advisers will meet with him in Mar-a-Lago this week to plan his next political moves and set the machinery for making rules in mid-2022.
- Trump is expected to pose major challenges for some of those who have crossed it, and shower money and endorsements on the most trumps candidates.
- Statewide officials, just censored Trump critics, get ready to support him.
Why it’s important: Trump’s speech Sunday at the CPAC in Orlando is designed to show he controls the party, whether or not he shows up in 2024.
- His advisers argue that his power within the Republican Party is deeper and broader than ever and that no force can temper it.
- “Trump indeed it’s the Republican Party, “Trump’s senior adviser Jason Miller told me.” The only abyss is between the privileged Beltway and grassroots Republicans across the country. When you attack President Trump, you are attacking Republican bases. “
The big picture: The few Republicans who have spoken ill of Trump since the election, including members of the House who voted to accuse him and senators who voted to condemn, have been censored, challenged and vilified by their state parties. of origin.
What follows: Trump’s leadership PAC, Save America, has $ 75 million on hand and has a database of tens of millions of names.
The long game: Many Trump confidants think he will try to run, but he will eventually pass. He knows that the possibility – or threat – gives him leverage and attention.
A Trump source he said some Republicans have told him, “If you support me, I’ll run.”
- But advisors say it won’t work that way. This week’s meeting will be aimed at putting the brakes on.
- However, Trump will establish a formal process to examine potential guarantors, including the requirement that they raise money and form an organization.
What we are seeing: Trump plans to argue in the CPAC speech that many of his predictions about President Biden have already been fulfilled.
- Look for Trump to get into the “swamp” and the Beltway inmates in a big way.
- The Trump source said: “Just like in 2016, we’re taking on Washington again.”