DAYTON — UPDATE:
Former President Donald Trump appeared on stage at his political rally with J.D. Vance in Dayton just after 8 p.m.
During his speech, Trump announced he plans to make a “big announcement” Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Mar-a-Lago.
Many anticipate this will be the announcement to run for president in 2024.
He also spoke on issues of immigration and inflation and endorsed Vance.
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INITIAL REPORT:
There is speculation growing that former President Donald Trump may announce a 2024 presidential bid tonight at his political rally in Dayton.
Last week, reports from both CBS and CNN indicated that the former president was mulling announcing his intention to run for the White House shortly after the midterms, News Center 7 previously reported.
New reports from The Hill and the New York Post indicate that Trump is considering pushing up his announcement to this evening, the night before the midterm elections. News Center 7 has not be able to confirm the reports.
The Hill’s report came after an Axios reporter tweeted that tonight’s Dayton rally would be “closely watched” by Republicans.
“Speculation has reached a point of absurdity at this point but many [Republicans] of varying degrees of closeness to Trump are anticipating accelerated announcement based on his recent private comments,” reporter Jonathan Swan tweeted.
Trump himself even pointed toward keeping an eye on his Ohio rally during a stop Sunday in Florida, The Hill reported.
“I ran twice, I won twice and I did much better the second time than the first. “In order to make our country successful, safe and glorious, I probably have to do it again. Stay tuned tomorrow night in the great state of Ohio. Stay tuned,” Trump said.
Trump has endorsed J.D. Vance in the Ohio Senate race. Vance is scheduled to appear alongside Trump and a number speakers.
The rally is set to begin tonight with guest speakers at 5 p.m. The former president is expected to speak around 8 p.m.