One Thing: Donald Trump is Running Again. Is The GOP On Board?

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🗓️ 20 November 2022

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Former President Donald Trump has officially kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign amid multiple investigations into him, his business, and his allies. We examine if Trump’s grip on the party has weakened in recent years following his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and look at who may challenge him in the Republican primary. Guest: Kaitlan Collins, “CNN This Morning” Anchor & Chief Correspondent To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	When's the last time you thought about Grover, Cleveland?
0:04.0	Probably not since like the fifth grade, right?
0:06.0	Well, here's a little recap.
0:08.0	He was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States.
0:11.0	That's right, he left the White House in 1889 after his first term and then was elected again four years later.
0:18.0	To date, he's the only president ever to serve two non-consecutive terms.
0:22.8	Former President Donald Trump would like to join that club.
0:27.9	However, there are many differences between Donald Trump and Grover, Cleveland.
0:32.6	While in office, Donald Trump was impeached twice,
0:35.5	tried to overturn the results of a free and fair election
0:38.6	and incited an attack on the US capital.
0:41.6	After he left the White House, he took sensitive government documents with him,
0:45.0	the Department of Justice is currently investigating whether those were legally mishandled.
0:50.0	Two years ago, we were a great nation, and soon we will be a great nation again.
0:58.0	Despite all that and more, Trump announced last week that he is indeed making a run for the White House in 2024.
1:06.0	In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for
1:11.5	President of the United States.
1:14.0	I guess this week is CNN this morning co-anchor Caitlin Collins.
1:18.0	She covered Trump's first term closer than just about anybody in Washington or anywhere else.
1:22.0	We talk about why Trump made this announcement. than just about anybody in Washington or anywhere else.
1:22.8	We talk about why Trump made this announcement now
1:25.8	and whether or not the Republican Party is ready to move on.
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