He didn’t have the power to defy the constitution as his Dear Leader required so the cult went after him with a hangman’s noose as they sacked the Capitol on January 6th. Now he’s come out of his hole to pretend that he cares about “election integrity” and he’s proposing a whole panoply of vote suppression laws to permanently enshrine undemocratic, authoritarian rule.
And it will do him absolutely no good:
Donald Trump is telling allies he’s strongly considering another run for president in 2024 — and close advisers want him to choose someone other than former Vice President Mike Pence for his ticket, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Trump publicly teased at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Sunday that he’s mulling another bid for president. Privately, he’s discussed alternatives to Pence as he takes stock of who he believes stood with him at the end of his term and who didn’t, according to two of the people.
They requested anonymity because the conversations have been private.
Trump’s advisers have discussed identifying a Black or female running mate for his next run, and three of the people familiar with the matter said Pence likely won’t be on the ticket.
Two advisers have suggested Trump consider South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, the people said. Donald Trump Jr. and his girlfriend, Kimberly Guilfoyle, are hosting a fundraiser for Noem on Friday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort and home in Palm Beach. The former president is planning to make an appearance, people familiar with the matter said.
And on Tuesday, Trump issued a public endorsement for South Carolina Senator Tim Scott’s re-election. Scott is the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate
Trump is constitutionally unable to forgive Pence’s refusal to overthrow the government. Revenge is at the center of his worldview. He believes you have to show the world that you will destroy anyone who crosses you or no one will respect you. If Trump wins again I think it is highly unlikely that Pence will be with him. In fact, I’ll be surprised if Pence has any future in politics at all.