Trump’s Battle for 2024

Donald Trump has officially announced his intention to run for reelection as president of the United States. He has done so during an economic crisis and on the brink of a possible recession, precisely the two biggest factors motivating Republicans to prefer him as their standard bearer in 2024.

According to several polls, neither Joe Biden nor Trump commands 40% of the popular vote. However, a study by The New York Times revealed that among only Republicans, Trump polls at 49% over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to be that party’s candidate.

On the one hand, the former president’s great advantage over the governor reflects the phenomenon of polarization and the priority that Americans give to the economy. In that sense, we should not forget that before the pandemic, the Trump administration’ successfully managed the economy, ultimately providing political capital that the magnate and former president would be able to take advantage of.

On the other hand, support for Biden and his administration continues to decline. According to The Economist, only 18% of Americans believe that the country is on the right track. In this context, the lack of optimism regarding the current administration and anxiety about the economic numbers serve to give Trump’s candidacy an important boost.

Increasingly determined, and with his characteristically confrontational style, Trump is taking firm steps to return to the White House. The race for the presidency has already begun.