Speaking at a rally in Ohio the night before the polls opened for the midterm elections, Trump said: “I’m going to make a very big announcement on Tuesday, November 15 at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach.” Without giving too much away, he added: “We don’t want anything to diminish the importance of tomorrow.” Election Day begins in the US – live updates While the former president did not elaborate on the announcement, many have predicted he could announce a 2024 run to take advantage of expected Republican gains in the midterm elections. In his two-hour speech, Trump urged Americans to vote Republican “in a giant red wave,” adding that the country has gone “crazy” under Joe Biden’s administration. The former president also said he would “end” Nancy Pelosi’s political career and criticized immigration at the US southern border as “wide open.” Americans head to the polls today to vote in midterm elections that could change the balance of power in Washington and across the country. The results will determine Mr. Biden’s success and popularity and either see Democrats retain control of Congress or lose it to Republicans. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 4:02 US Midterms: What’s at stake? Some of the key issues dominating the election include abortion, gun crime, education and immigration. Speaking at his closing rally in Maryland on Monday night, Mr Biden urged Americans to “get out and vote”, adding: “This is going to shape what the next two decades are going to be like.” Appearing alongside First Lady Jill Biden, the president warned supporters that if Republicans take control of the House, they will “get rid of everything we just did.” Read more: Who is Herschel Walker – NFLE’s Trump-Endorsed Republican Walks Out Election Denial Candidate Calls Herself ‘Trump in a Dress’ Why Midterms Are Likely to Have a Profound Impact on Women’s Rights Trump’s timing concerns some Republicans While Mr. Trump did not announce a presidential bid last night, some Republicans feared that a start before Tuesday’s vote could actually boost Democratic turnout. The Washington Post reports that Republican National Committee Chairwoman Rona McDaniel and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy were among those who objected to an announcement before the vote. Trump has been increasingly clear about his plans to launch a third presidential campaign, saying in recent days that he would “very, very, very likely” run again and make his intentions official “very, very soon.”
