In Washington, the GOP might be at odds about whether the party’s future should prominently feature the former president. Among activists at CPAC, diehard conservatives remain more excited about the prospect of Donald Trump's reelection than anything else
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Fla. | John Raoux/AP PhotoORLANDO, Fla. — Mike Pompeo was swarmed by a throng of reporters and fans as he made his way down the hallway of the luxury resort hosting this year’s annual Conservative Political Action Conference.
Trump flags hung from right-wing media booths where the former president’s allies and former White House officials talked about “America First” policy, raged against culture war issues and railed on the Biden administration. Attendees sported “Trump was Right” buttons, and bedazzled MAGA hats were seen at every turn. Supporters clamored for the chance to attend a free VIP reception with Trump, and a buffet of his favorite McDonalds fast food.
“I don’t want to jinx it,” said Sandy Pate, who wore the letter “P,” when asked about Trump running again. “We want Trump to run. We want America back.” “I think everyone in this room wants Trump to run again,” said George Santos, a New York Republican congressional candidate. “I believe Trump should get in if that’s what he wants to do, then if he doesn’t, it’s a free for all.”
Sensitivities surrounding 2024 even colored discussions surrounding the event’s annual straw poll. There was hand-wringing among Trump allies over the possibility that the outcome could be skewed toward DeSantis, since the convention is being held in Florida.
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