As he looks to 2024, Trump’s deep pockets mean barbs for Biden and GOP competitors – By David Jackson & John Fritze (USA Today) / Dec 5 2020
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump hasn’t conceded the election but is already discussing a rematch in 2024, a prospect that could entangle President-elect Joe Biden and stymie other Republicans laying the groundwork for their own campaign.
From an aggressive post-election fundraising effort that came into sharper focus this week to remarks he delivered at a recent White House holiday party, Trump is signaling at increasing volume his desire to remain in control of GOP politics after Jan. 20.
Just how much of the spotlight Trump can continue to hold after he leaves office next month – and how much of the Republican Party will remain under his influence – could have enormous implications for Biden’s ability to push an agenda through Congress and bring together a nation divided by the pandemic and recent election
“I think most Republican elected officials are ready to move on,” said GOP pollster Whit Ayres. “This prevents that from happening.”
