Trump Makes Big Announcement About His Plans to Retire

Former President Donald Trump recently shared some intriguing plans about his future.

This announcement followed an endorsement from the National Rifle Association, marking another milestone in Trump's longstanding connection with gun owners.

“I want to move to Texas and I want to retire in Texas… a lot of people are moving to Texas,” said Trump, who visited the state 18 times during his presidency and 13 times post-presidency.

It's uncertain whether Trump's statement signifies a firm commitment or is merely a show of solidarity with his supporters. Nonetheless, it echoes his prior move from New York to Florida during his presidency.

Trump’s relocation to Mar-a-Lago in Florida was driven not just by its attractive weather but also by favorable tax conditions—a consideration that might influence a potential move to Texas.

This announcement coincides with the Cook Political Report's latest predictions, which favor Trump in five key swing states and Nebraska’s swing district for the 2024 presidential election.

Amy Walter, editor-in-chief of the non-partisan election forecaster, detailed the changes, noting, “As of July 9, the Democratic Party is living in a state of suspended animation. Despite growing calls from many in his party to leave the contest, President Joe Biden has made clear he has no intention of dropping out.”

Walter further noted that although many insiders are hopeful Biden will recognize his poor polling numbers and withdraw, the likelihood now appears “remote.”

According to Cook's most recent Electoral Map prediction, Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada have shifted from “toss-up” to “lean Republican,” placing 268 electoral votes in Trump’s favor.

Moreover, Cook Political adjusted the status of Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Nebraska’s 2nd District from “likely Democrat” to “lean Democrat,” suggesting a potential win for Trump in these traditionally blue states.

Biden currently holds 226 of the 270 electoral votes needed, with the remaining 44 being critical must-win contests, including Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Cook Senior Editor Dave Wasserman commented on the shift, stating, “The notion that the presidential is a Toss Up was a stretch even before the debate. Today, Trump has a clear advantage over Biden and a much more plausible path to 270 Electoral votes.” In the Cook forecast, Trump only needs to win one of the three toss-up states to secure the election.

A striking 72 percent of voters believe Biden should not seek a second term, an increase of nine points since February.

A recent CBS News/YouGov poll reveals potential voter concerns regarding Biden’s ability to complete his term.

This survey will be among the first post-debate polls scrutinized by Democratic strategists and donors to gauge the impact of Biden’s debate performance on his candidacy.

Among Democrats, 46 percent believe Biden should not pursue a second term, up 10 points since February. When asked why Biden should not run, respondents cited:

• His age: 86 percent
• Decisions he might make in office: 71 percent
• His record as president: 66 percent
• Ability to campaign effectively: 59 percent

Seventy-two percent of voters expressed doubts about Biden’s “mental” and “cognitive health” to serve, an increase from 65 percent since June 9.

“After the debate, some Democratic officials reportedly said Joe Biden should step aside as the nominee and give another Democrat a chance to run for president in 2024. That idea finds resonance with nearly half the nation’s rank-and-file Democrats,” CBS reported.

“That’s related to perceptions of Mr. Biden’s health: Democrats who don’t think Mr. Biden has the mental and cognitive health to serve are more likely to say he shouldn’t be the nominee. And that former number has increased among Democrats. It’s also gone up among independents,” the outlet added.