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Mary Trump thinks ex-president will pretend to run again because it’s the best money maker he’s ever had

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Former President Donald Trump announced at the CPAC conference that he “may” run again in 2024, but his niece, Dr. Mary Trump, predicted that he won’t, but will likely pretend.

Speaking to Mehdi Hasan for his new MSNBC show, Dr. Trump explained that his political ventures have been extremely lucrative for the former president. 

“It’s not that I don’t think he will,” Dr. Trump said about her uncle running in 2024. “I think he will pretend to, for sure. Think about how much money he made in the last few months. He made more since [President Joe] Biden won the election than he has in his entire life. I don’t think he will let that go so soon. But you’re right, there is no way he will put himself in the position of losing again. But the Republican Party seems determined to continue to keep him relevant.” Continue reading.

Trump teases 2024 run at White House event

Trump made the remarks to Republican National Committee members Tuesday evening.

President Donald Trump hinted to supporters Tuesday evening at a White House Christmas party that he is looking to wage a 2024 comeback campaign, the most public comments he’s made about seeking another term since losing the 2020 election.

“It’s been an amazing four years. We are trying to do another four years. Otherwise, I’ll see you in four years,” Trump told a crowd of mostly Republican National Committee members, who immediately erupted in cheers, according to video of the remarks viewed by POLITICO.

Trump has been privately telling advisers for weeks that he’s pondering a 2024 campaign, and some close to him think he could announce a bid in the immediate weeks ahead. But Tuesday appears to mark the first time outside those private conversations that he’s spoken about seeking a return to the White House, as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to move into the Oval Office on Jan. 20. Continue reading.