Trump will speak at the CPAC in his first public appearance since leaving the White House

Old President TrumpDonald TrumpUN’s report says Erik Prince violated arms embargo against Libya: Lee reports after Romney’s dismissal vote: There is enough room in the Republican Party for Nunes’ lawsuit against CNN at all two released MORE will speak at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) later this month in Orlando, Florida, his first public appearance since leaving the White House.

Two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill that Trump will talk about the future of the Republican Party and the Conservative movement. He is also expected to score President BidenJoe BidenREAD: House Democrats ’big COVID-19 relief bill introduces the .9T relief package. Launches Nunes lawsuit against CNN MOREthe immigration platform, specifically its “disastrous policy of amnesty and borders,” according to sources.

A spokesman for the American Conservative Union, which hosts CPAC, also confirmed that Trump will speak. The spokesman said Trump will speak on Feb. 28, the last day of the conference.

Trump’s next appearance at the CPAC, to be held Feb. 25-28, was first published by the New York Post.

The annual Conservative publication, which attracts a large number of Republican activists, think tankers and lawmakers, is usually held in Maryland, but was moved this year to Orlando’s Hyatt Regency to avoid strict coronavirus restrictions.

The move to Florida, closer to Trump’s residence in Palm Beach, sparked speculation about whether the former president would make an appearance.

Trump’s news comes amid an intraparty calculation about Trump’s place in the Republican Party. Although congressional lawmakers have split over the former president, more recently regarding his removal for his role in inciting the Jan. 6 riot on Capitol Hill, Trump remains very popular among the grassroots. of the party.

Although the former president had stepped down since he left office in January, he is expected to play a major role in pushing certain candidates by mid-2022. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthy: 17 state attorneys general call for K cancellation of student loan debt Trump-McConnell split splits GOP donors Trump rejected meeting at Sea-to-Lake with Nikki Haley MORE (R-California) made a trip to Florida in late January, where the recovery of most of the lower house in 2022 was reported.

Trump has not specified who he intends to support, but has given some indications that he intends to support candidates who promote his policies.

Earlier this week, the former president issued a statement in which he struck down the Senate minority leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnell About Money: What’s Next for Neera Tanden’s Nomination The Elephant in the Hall: Trump’s Persistent Power 17 State Attorneys General Call for K Cancellation of Student Loan Debt MONTH (R-Ky.), Stating that he would support primary candidates who “defend Making America Great Again.”

“When necessary and timely, I will support the main rivals who advocate Making America Great Again and our America First policy. We want bright, strong, thoughtful, and compassionate leadership,” Trump said at the time.

Trump’s attention to Biden’s immigration plan comes as the president pushes for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s immigration system.

A bill with his support was introduced in Congress this month and includes providing a path to citizenship for young people whose parents brought them to the United States when they were children, allowing immigrant agricultural workers and those with U.S. status. temporary protection get green cards quickly and allow undocumented immigrants to apply for green cards after five years.

Immigration was a major issue for Trump, who advocated strict restrictions on both legal immigration and refugees and worked to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Updated at 5:05 p.m.

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