Former US President Donald Trump has launched his 2024 presidential campaign in a bid to seize early momentum. He filed papers with the Federal Election Commission last night in which he declared himself a candidate for the presidency and established a new campaign committee.
The announcement comes just a week after Republicans lost key midterm races, prompting some in the party to blame Mr Trump. By launching his campaign, Mr Trump has rejected the counsel of current and former advisers who had cautioned him against declaring himself a candidate for president so soon after a defeat for his party.