A report published by Agence France-Presse today, Monday, says that an increase in the number of candidates in the 2024 US presidential election could improve the chances of former President Donald Trump winning.
According to the report, “With 3 Republicans running for the U.S. presidential election this week, the logic remains the same: the larger the number of candidates, the more likely it is to scatter votes against Trump, hence his favor.”
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who was defeated by Trump in 2016, is expected to announce his candidacy for the White House on Tuesday, a day before former Vice President Mike Pence and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum announce his candidacy.
Christie is redefining Trump as the only competitor so far ready to deal Trump the crushing blows to advance his campaign.
Christie, 60, has already begun to criticize his ex-boyfriend, saying last month that Trump was “afraid” to debate his serious opponents.
Trump said he could skip at least one of the first two debates, expressing his reluctance to share attention with less popular contestants.
On the other hand, Trump said he enjoyed the chaos caused by the arena filling up with candidates when he greeted his first serious challenger, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, at the presidential race in February, telling Fox News, “The more we have, the merrier.” .” .
By Wednesday, the Republican primary will have 10 main candidates, plus 4 other candidates, but Trump is more than 30 points ahead of his closest challenger, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Source: AFP.
