In a recent interview with Breitbart News, former President Donald Trump expressed his surprise at the lack of primary challengers President Joe Biden is facing within the Democratic Party for the 2024 presidential election. Trump questioned why prominent Democrats like California Governor Gavin Newsom, Senators Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders are not contesting Biden for the Democratic nomination, given Biden’s perceived weakness.
While Trump acknowledged being taken aback by this situation, he also acknowledged that Democrats tend to unite better than Republicans. He cited instances where Democrats rarely break ranks with their party leadership and often have unanimous votes. Trump even pointed out that during his own impeachment, Democrats voted overwhelmingly in favor of it, with only one House Democrat dissenting. Trump believes that Republicans can learn from Democrats’ unity and should be more focused and cohesive in their approach.
During the interview, Trump also criticized Senator Mitt Romney, labeling him as a “loser” who could be defeated in a primary if a strong candidate ran against him. Trump emphasized the occasional divergence of individuals like Romney from the Republican Party’s agenda, whereas Democrats generally align more closely with their party’s leadership.
In conclusion, Trump expressed his belief that Republicans should strive for greater unity and solidarity, taking inspiration from the Democratic Party’s example. He believes that by doing so, Republicans can position themselves better for success in future elections.