Former President Donald Trump aims to close the fundraising gap with President Biden by hosting a major gathering of Republican donors and potential running mates in Palm Beach, Florida. The event, which is closed to the press, will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel and Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.
Concerns have been growing that both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are too old for another term in the White House, given their repeated verbal and cognitive missteps. Biden has made several notable gaffes since announcing his presidential campaign, including misidentifying individuals, confusing historical events, and making factually incorrect statements. Trump has also made a number of errors, such as confusing current and former political figures, making false geographical claims, and appearing to endorse his opponent. These missteps have sparked concerns about the mental and physical fitness of both candidates, especially given their advanced age.
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie expressed concerns about the potential consequences of President Trump winning a second term, particularly the possibility of a ‘vendetta tour’ against his political opponents. Christie, who initially supported Trump in 2016 but later ran against him in the 2024 Republican primary, emphasized the lack of restraints and accountability that could come with Trump’s reelection. Despite his concerns, Christie stated that he would not vote for President Biden in November, citing his lack of enthusiasm for both candidates.
Ohio Democrats are facing a potential roadblock in getting President Joe Biden on the November ballot due to a technicality. A state law requires parties to certify their presidential candidates 90 days before the election, but Biden will not be the official Democratic nominee until the national convention on August 19th, just 20 days before the deadline. The Republican-controlled legislature could pass an emergency bill to waive the deadline, but there is uncertainty about their willingness to help the Democrats.
