It comes as Republicans closed in on the 218 seats they need to take a majority in the 435-seat House of Representatives. The unusually early launch may well be aimed at fending off potential challengers for the party’s nomination in 2024, including rising star Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, 44, and Mr Trump’s own former vice-president Mike Pence, 63. Hours before the speech, supporters began filling a ballroom decorated with several chandeliers and lined with dozens of American flags. Mr Trump’s announcement follows a disappointing showing in last week’s midterm congressional elections that many Republicans blame on him.
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