Donald Trump has announced he will run for the United States presidency again in 2024.
The announcement comes despite facing multiple criminal investigations and the poor performance of the candidates he backed in last week’s midterm elections.
Trump has launched his third bid for the White House, declaring: “America’s comeback starts right now.” At his Florida estate, he said: “We have to save our country.”
“In order to make America great again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” the 76-year-old told the cheering crowd of donors and longtime supporters.
“I am running because I believe the world has not yet seen the true glory of what this nation can be,” he said.
“We will again put America first,” he added.
Earlier in the day, aides filed paperwork with the US Federal Election Commission setting up a committee called “Donald J Trump for President 2024”.
President Joe Biden, who defeated Mr Trump two years ago, has said he may run for re-election in 2024.
