Former President Trump
Donald Trump UN report says Erik Prince violated arms embargo on Libya: Lee report after Romney impeachment vote: There is plenty of room in GOP ‘for both of us’ Nunes lawsuit against CNN thrown out MORE will speak at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) later this month in Orlando, Florida – his first public appearance since leaving the White House.
Two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill that Trump will speak about the future of the GOP and the conservative movement. He is also expected to aim President Biden
Joe BidenREAD: House Democrats’ Mammoth COVID-19 Relief Act House Panel Reveals .9T Aid Package Nunes Lawsuit Against CNN Thrown Out MORE‘s immigration platform, in particular, its “disastrous amnesty and border policy,” the sources said.
A spokesman for the American Conservative Union, which organizes CPAC, also confirmed Trump will speak. The spokesman said Trump will speak on Feb. 28, the last day of the conference.
Trump’s upcoming appearance at CPAC, to be held Feb. 25 to Feb. 28, was first reported by the New York Post.
The annual conservative confab, which attracts a range of activists, think tankers and Republican lawmakers, is usually held in Maryland, but was moved to the Hyatt Regency in Orlando this year to avoid tough coronavirus restrictions.
The move to Florida, closer to Trump’s Palm Beach residence, sparked speculation as to whether the former president would appear.
Trump’s news comes amid an intra-party reckoning on Trump’s place in the GOP. While lawmakers in Congress are divided over the former president, most recently regarding his impeachment for his role in instigating the January 6 riot on Capitol Hill, Trump remains wildly popular among the party’s base.
Although the former president has been low since he stepped down in January, he is expected to play a role in boosting certain candidates in the midterms in 2022. Minority leader in the house Kevin McCarthy
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Trump has not specified who he intends to support, but has provided an indication that he intends to support candidates who promote his policies.
Earlier this week, the former president released a statement about the Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell
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“Where necessary and appropriate, I will support key rivals who embrace Making America Great Again and our America First policies. We want brilliant, strong, thoughtful and compassionate leadership,” Trump said at the time.
Trump’s focus on Biden’s immigration plan comes as the president pushes for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s immigration system.
A bill with his support was submitted in Congress this month and includes providing a path to citizenship for young people brought to the U.S. by their parents as children, allowing immigrant farm workers and those with temporary protected status to get green cards quickly. and undocumented immigrants are given the option to apply for green cards after five years.
Immigration has been a major issue for Trump, who advocated strict restrictions on both legal immigration and refugees and worked to build a wall on the US-Mexico border.
Updated at 5:05 PM