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Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Elder speaks to supporters during an Asian Rally for Yes Recall at the Asian Garden Mall in Little Saigon, Westminster, California, on September 4, 2021
Larry Elder, a well-known conservative commentator, has announced his bid for the upcoming 2024 presidential election. The radio host confirmed on Thursday that he is running for the presidential nomination of the Republican Party.
Elder joins the growing list of Republicans aiming for the GOP nomination, including the former President, Donald Trump.
Larry Elder Confirms 2024 Presidential Bid
As per Associated Press, the conservative radio commentator confirmed his bid for the presidency during an interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News. Elder says, "I am announcing I am running for the presidency of the United States."
He also posted on Twitter to announce his presidential bid, apart from his pronouncement on the "Tucker Carlson Tonight" show." He wrote in his recent tweet, "America is in decline, but this decline is not inevitable," shortly after he launched his bid for the GOP nomination.
He explains that he is running for President so "we can enter a new American Golden Age." The conservative radio host believes he is the leader "who can bring us there."
His announcement expands the list of Republicans vying for the GOP nomination. According to CNN, the radio host joins Trump and other aspirants, such as South Carolina Senator Tim Scott and former governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson.
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COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Gubernatorial recall candidate Larry Elder shakes hands with supporters at an election night event on September 14, 2021 in Costa Mesa, California. Californians headed to the polls today to cast their ballots in the California recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Who is Larry Elder?
Elder is popularly known as a longtime commentator who does not shy away from his conservative views. The AP News notes that Elder, a Black man, has opposed the "woke" agenda of the Democrats, specifically "Black Lives Matter." His stand on the matter gained him criticism from many Black people in the country.
Elder entered the political arena a few years ago or in 2021. Fox News reports that he was the top replacement candidate for the gubernatorial recall election in California last September 2021. He was seeking to replace the Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. But the latter survived the recall.
Last year, he ran again as a California gubernatorial candidate facing Newsom. However, the Democrat won the seat. Since then, Elder has been showing signs that he might pursue a bid for the presidency in the upcoming polls in 2024. The conservative commentator teased that he will " likely run for president."
As per CNN, Elder is set to speak at the upcoming Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition. Other hopefuls, like Trump, Scott, and Hutchinson, are potentially present to address the crowd. Other Republican figures are reportedly considering running for the top post, such as former Vice President Mike Pence and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. However, the two still need to launch their possible bid.
Meanwhile, the current President of the United States (POTUS), Joe Biden, a Democrat, is reportedly gunning for his reelection. However, he has yet to announce his bid formally.
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