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Must see TV for Trump as he summers in New Jersey
Former President Donald Trump is summering in New Jersey. He has reportedly been dwelling at his Bedminster golf membership since June, and can stay till the Fall.
Previously, it will have drawn each day protests outdoors the luxurious resort, however an anti-Trump group is taking a distinct strategy this 12 months.
The Lincoln Undertaking, a gaggle of anti-Trump Republicans, has begun airing commercials on cable TV focusing on Trump and attempting to get into his head.
The adverts on Fox Information and the Golf Channel play to Trump’s ego at a time when the previous president is contemplating one other run for the White Home, however is dealing with an growing variety of threats from inside his personal occasion.
Taking part in on Trump’s growing rivalry with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the adverts communicate on to Trump, saying, “You made him (DeSantis), and he betrayed you.”
DeSantis has been a rising star within the nationwide GOP and thought of a robust candidate to win the Republican nomination in 2024.
“Ron DeSDantis betrayed you. He is taking all the things from you. By the point you combat again, it will likely be too late,” the advert teases.
The co-founder of the Lincoln Undertaking, Rick Wilson, instructed NJ.com they know the adverts will irritate Trump. ” We at all times know the place he’s, and find out how to get in his mind,” Wilson stated.
DeSantis, who’s working for reelection in Florida, has neither confirmed or denied a possible White Home bid. He’s, nonetheless, planning a key out-of-state fundraiser.
The Washington Examiner stories DeSantis will maintain a fundraiser in Utah July 19.
Latest ballot information did present the hole narrowing between Trump, if he runs, and DeSantis. Trump nonetheless leads the Florida governor 45% to 36%.
Trump has taken observe of current polls, even saying he would be capable to “get alongside” with DeSantis, resulting in hypothesis the 2 may group up in 2024 with DeSantis as Trumps working mate.
The adverts being run by the Lincoln Undertaking search to derail that risk, taking part in into Trumps ego and demand for loyalty by portray DeSantis as “betraying” Trump.
Eric Scott is the senior political director and anchor for New Jersey 101.5. You possibly can attain him at eric.scott@townsquaremedia.com
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