Trump says he won’t run again if he not elected

Trump says he won't run again if he not elected

Former President Donald Trump has indicated that he does not anticipate pursuing a run for the presidency in 2028 should he face defeat in the upcoming November election.

At 78 years old, Trump has emerged as the Republican candidate for three consecutive national elections, significantly transforming the party landscape over the past eight years.

During a recent interview with Sinclair Media Group, he was questioned about the possibility of a future campaign should he face defeat against Democratic Vice-President Kamala Harris. No, I do not. “I believe that will conclude our discussion,” Trump stated. “I completely disagree with that perspective.”

He expressed optimism: “Hopefully, we’re going to be very successful.”

U.S. law prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms, which raises questions about Trump’s potential candidacy in 2028 if he secures victory in the upcoming election.

The real estate mogul has historically downplayed the prospect of electoral defeat, frequently energizing his supporters through impassioned speeches and social media updates that assure them of a triumphant outcome at the polls.

This marks the second occasion in just four days that he has alluded to the possibility of defeat.

At an event organized by the Israeli-American Council on Thursday, he addressed the topic of potential losses, implying that Jewish voters could bear some responsibility for any defeat.

“Do they understand the implications if I don’t win this election?” he remarked, as reported by multiple media outlets. “Should this occur, the Jewish community would face significant implications, as a 40% support rate indicates that 60% of voters are aligning with the opposition.”

The remarks were criticized by the Harris campaign, the nonpartisan American Jewish Committee, and the Anti-Defamation League.

Trump’s recognition of a potential defeat could indicate a shift in the Democratic Party’s outlook since Harris emerged as its nominee after President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race.

In August, her campaign garnered over $190 million (£142 million), significantly outpacing the $130 million raised by the Trump campaign and its associated organizations.

According to national polling averages monitored by the BBC, she is currently leading Trump. A recent CBS poll published on Sunday indicates that she holds a 52% to 48% advantage over Trump nationally.

Harris currently holds a slim lead of 51% to 49% in crucial battleground states across the United States. This marks a modest improvement from the evenly split 50% recorded in a comparable poll conducted by CBS last month in collaboration with the BBC.

A recent poll published on Sunday by NBC indicates that Harris holds a five percentage point advantage over Trump nationwide.

A recent survey revealed that 48% of registered voters now view her positively, a significant increase from 32% in July. This marks the most significant rise in favorability since then-President George W. Bush experienced a similar surge following the September 11, 2001 attacks.

Similar to other surveys, the NBC poll indicated that Trump maintained a significant lead among voters on several key election issues, notably the economy, cost of living, and immigration.

The BBC has approached the Trump campaign for a response regarding the polling data.

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