Trump Officially Hits 2024 Campaign Trail

As his 2024 presidential campaign officially began, former President Donald Trump visited New Hampshire and South Carolina on Saturday.

Trump delivered the keynote address at the New Hampshire Republican Party’s annual meeting in Salem, New Hampshire, on Saturday morning.

“So we’re here, and we start, we begin,” Trump at the top his address, adding that he was “thrilled to be back in this beautiful state.”‘

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Trump announced that Steve Stepanaek (New Hampshire GOP Chairman), who co-chaired the first presidential campaign in Granite State, would be. “stepping down and… coming on board as the senior adviser for my New Hampshire campaign.” He also reaffirmed his advocacy for New Hampshire’s status as the first primary state in the nation, drawing strong applause from those in attendance, and he pledged to preserve it “for many, many years to come” If elected president.

Presidenthttps://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@realDonaldTrump announces that outgoing chairman of the New Hampshire GOP, Steve Stepanek, will be serving as senior advisor for Trump’s 2024 NH campaign.

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“We’re going to turn New Hampshire red November 5, 2024,” asserted Trump, who recently Survey Three points ahead of President Joe Biden, and still the only Republican candidate in the race.

HUGE energy in New Hampshire today! a href=”https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@realDonaldTrump! Godspeed to all who are trying to beat him in First in the Nation Primary! 🔥🔥@TrumpWarRoom pic.twitter.com/pQ8xOUWPNT

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CNN reported that he also Backed media, as many mainstream and legacy outlets and networks  like CNN have attempted to brand his campaign as being off to a “sluggish start,” He hasn’t held his trademark rally.

“They said, ‘He’s not doing rallies, maybe he’s lost that step.’ I’m more angry now and I’m more committed now than I ever was,” Trump said, according to CNN’s Katie Sullivan, Gabby Orr, and Kristin Holmes.

Chris LaCivita, however, is not. Not noted This was earlier in the month Speak Politico reported that the campaign is in its early stages and they added that “it would be kind of crazy to be spending huge amounts of money this far out.” For reference, the Iowa caucus remains twelve months away, and Trump did not even announce his first campaign for the presidency until June 2015 – seven months ahead of the Iowa caucus.

Trump has also posted a number videos outlining strong policy platforms on many topics, including a comprehensive plan. Protect Free speech, a vision Take Drug cartels in a way similar to the Islamic State. Protect America’s economic “Crown Jewels” From communist China. These videos have coincided with a substantial 15-point surge in his favorability since December, which was documented A recent Economist/YouGov Poll.

After his New Hampshire remarks, the 45th President headed down to Columbia (South Carolina) where he held his first official campaign events. There, he was joined by his early supporters Senator Lindsey Graham (R – SC), Gov Henry McMaster and Rep Russell Fry.

.@realDonaldTrump Meets the media on his way to South Carolinahttps://twitter.com/KristenhCNN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@KristenhCNN, @learyreports, @meridithmcgraw, @OliviaRubinABCHe was just off-camera with his own camera.https://twitter.com/dougmillsnyt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@dougmillsnyt. pic.twitter.com/kprJRGvhvR

— Jason Miller (@JasonMillerinDC) January 28, 2023

A former US President Donald Trump meets US Senator Lindsay Graham (R, SC) (R) at a 2024 Election Campaign Event in Columbia, South Carolina on January 28, 2023. – Trump hits the campaign trail Saturday for the first time in a third bid for the US presidency overshadowed by intensifying criminal investigations and a firestorm of political controversy. The Republican twice impeached, whose party lost both the White House, as well as both chambers of Congress, makes his case for his cause for four more years, with appearances in New Hampshire or South Carolina. (Photo taken by Logan Cyrus / AFP. (Photo by LOGAN CYRUS/AFP via Getty Images.

“I’m thrilled to be back in the great state of South Carolina, we won it twice by record numbers, and it’s just a real honor. It’s an incredible place,” Trump, after being introduced to Fry, is the only freshman congressman. Serve On the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees. “The famous saying goes, ‘South Carolina picks presidents.’”

“This campaign will be about the future. This campaign will be about issues, ” He added that he was later convinced. “Joe Biden has put America on the fast track to ruin and destruction, and we will ensure that he does not receive four more years.”

TRUMP: “We need a fighter who can stand up to the left, stand up to the swamp, stand up to the media, stand up to the deep state. Am I allowed to say stand up to the RINO’s, too?” pic.twitter.com/P9Z6K4AZYm

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“The 2024 election is our one shot to save our country, and we need a leader who is ready to do that on day one. We need a fighter who can stand up to the left, who can stand up to the swamp, stand up to the media, stand up to the deep state … am I allowed to say stand up to the RINOs too?” Trump laughed.

Trump announced Graham and McMaster were heading his campaign’s leadership team in the Palmetto state, and the pair delivered remarks after he spoke.

“As you have noticed, this crowd loves you,” McMaster said it to Trump. “And that’s because we believe in common sense, we believe in the Declaration of Independence, we believe in the Consitution, we believe in the Bible, and we believe in you. ”

Supporter of the former US President Donald Trump attended a campaign event at South Carolina State House, Columbia, South Carolina, USA on Saturday January 28, 2023. The former president attended an “intimate” According to a source familiar, he is still meeting with donors and building his campaign behind-the scenes. Photographer: Sam Wolfe/Bloomberg via Getty Images

“Well, he did it once, he can do it again,” Graham addressed the crowd.

“How many times have you heard, ‘We like Trump policies, but we want somebody new?’ There are no Trump policies without Donald Trump,” Graham declared. ” I was there, you know why $400 billion was given by NATO nations? Because he asked, and they were afraid to say no.”

“You can talk about [President Trump’s] policies, but you could not do what he did.”@LindseyGrahamSC Reviews of President a>=”https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@realDonaldTrump’s unique policy accomplishments from his administration.

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“People talk about China; you did something about China,” Trump was told by he. “They finally paid. Everybody’s been talking about China, you made ’em pay.”

“The good news for the Republican Party, there are many talented people for years to come, but there is only one Donald Trump,” Graham added.

Trump presented his other leadership team members at the event. Trump then stopped at a local shop where a worker prayed for him.

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WATCH: An employee at an ice cream shop in South Carolina prays for Donald J. Trump.

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