Donald Trump declares that he will make America great again, again

Regrettably he should not be underestimated

Mandatory Credit: Photo by CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock (13624833d)Supporters of former US President Donald Trump stand outside the Mar-a-Lago Club where Trump will make an announcement in Palm Beach, Florida, USA, 15 November 2022. Trump is expected to announce his third run at the presidency in the 2024 election.Donald Trump is expected to announce his third run at the presidency, Palm Beach, USA - 15 Nov 2022 — Image: EPA

Nov 17th 2022|PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

You could tell something was afoot on the swampy, sweltering evening of November 15th in Palm Beach. The bridge to Mar-a-Lago, the opulent resort where Donald Trump resides, was thronged with fans who draped themselves, despite the humidity, in “Make America Great Again” flags—ambling, praying, tailgating. Inside the former president’s palace something extraordinary was indeed happening, in front of a swankier crowd—an assemblage of suits with red baseball caps and evening dresses with pearls. Mr Trump was there to announce formally a decision that he had already hinted at over the past year: that he would be embarking on a revenge bid to take back the presidency in 2024.

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