Sunday 6 November 2022 09:31 PM Trump 'was talked out of announcing his 2024 bid' during his Dr Oz campaign ... trends now
Donald Trump was talked out of announcing his 2024 presidential bid during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania for Senate candidate Dr. Oz, a report suggests.
NBC News claims the former president was told to stand down by advisors on announcing his White House intentions during the rally where he attacked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, by calling him 'DeSanctimonious' and bragging that he is beating him in the polls.
His inner circle said it could distract from the Republican bid to take the House and Senate in Tuesday's midterms.
But a source told the outlet that he is 'itching' to reveal his bid for a second term in office. DailyMail.com has reached out to a Trump spokesman for comment.
Conservatives including Mike Pompeo have criticized Trump for his tirade at DeSantis with just two days before millions of Americans head to the polls.
'Not tired of winning. [Governor Ron DeSantis] you've proven conservative policies work. Florida is better for it. Vote for [DeSantis],' Pompeo tweeted.
Donald Trump was talked out of announcing his 2024 presidential bid during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania for Senate candidate Dr. Oz, a report suggests
Rod Dreher, a senior editor at The American Conservative called Trump an 'idiot' for the attack.
'DeSantis is a far more effective leader of the Right than Trump was, if, that is, you expect a leader to get a lot done, rather than just talking about it and owning the libs.'
Axios reported last week that Trump is planning on announcing his campaign on November 14.
Doing so too early means donations and campaign finances are restricted by election laws.
Trump did the crowd on Saturday night: I don't want to do that right now because I'd like to do it … I want to have the focus tonight be on Dr. Oz, and Doug Mastriano. Because we have to win, alright?'
Republicans are expected to make gains on Tuesday night, but the
