Each of the 13 candidates was given 10 minutes of speaking time, in which Trump announced that he was the only Republican candidate with the most realistic chance of winning next year’s US presidential election. He also stressed that he would run despite being charged with crimes.
Around 1,200 people present could also vote for their favorite politician. According to a survey conducted by the well-known US public opinion company “Five Thirty Eight”, Trump has won more than 50% of support, far surpassing the other rivals.
CONTEXT:
The US presidential election is scheduled for November 5, 2024. The US president is not elected by direct popular vote, but through the so-called Electoral College. On election day, citizens will elect their representatives to the Electoral College, which will then vote to elect the president.
Such an electoral system means that a candidate who received fewer electoral votes overall than a competitor can win the presidential election. For example, it happened in 2016 when Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton.
The ruling Democratic Party is expected to re-nominate current White House owner Joe Biden, who has vowed to run for a second term, to the post of president without serious competition.
On the other hand, in the Republican Party, the fiercest fight for the nomination for the presidency is expected between ex-president Trump and the governor of the state of Florida, Ron DeSantis. Trump’s chances could be hurt by the charges against him.
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2023-07-29 15:18:24
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