Donald Trump Declares 2024 Presidential Bid

Former President Donald Trump announced Tuesday night from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida that he’s running for president a third time. Trump announced his 2024 bid moments after filing a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission.

“In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” Trump said, to cheers from his supporters. 

When he entered the room along with former first lady Melania Trump, the former president was introduced as the “next president” of the United States, teasing his announcement. Trump is the first major candidate to formally announce a 2024 presidential bid. 

“Two years ago, we were a great nation, and soon, we will be a great nation again,” Trump, 76, told his supporters in a speech that was often more subdued than many of his various rallies. 

Much of Trump’s roughly hour-long speech represented a reaction to Joe Biden’s presidency, as Trump blasted gas prices, inflation and energy policy under the current president. 

“This is not just a campaign,” he said. “This is a quest to save our country.”