Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law and former senior adviser to Donald Trump, called the former president the “head of the Republican Party” while discussing his upcoming appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
During a Saturday night show on Fox News Justice with Judge Jeanine, Lara Trump said, “Look, he’s the head of the Republican Party,” referring to the former president. “He really is the person everyone will keep turning to to help them get over the line.”
“Whether we are talking about 2022 or beyond, I think this man has changed politics and he has changed our party, the Republican Party,” she added. “There is no doubt.”
Former President Donald Trump will speak next week at CPAC in Orlando, Florida, during his first major public appearance since leaving office in January.
Trump had spoken to CPAC in previous years, but it was unclear whether he would appear at the conference after his 2020 election loss to Saturday.
The annual Conservative conference, which normally takes place near Washington DC, was moved to Florida this year to prevent strict coronavirus restrictions in the area. Restricted coronavirus restrictions in Florida were lifted in late 2020.
Conference organizers tell Newsweek On Saturday, Trump will speak on Sunday afternoon, the last day of the conference, which is scheduled to run from February 25 to February 28.
The former president will use his time to discuss the future of the Republican Party and the Conservative movement. The cup. Trump is also expected to attack President Joe Biden’s immigration plan by highlighting ‘disastrous amnesty and border policy’.
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Former presidential allies – including Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, and Alabama Representative Mo Brooks – will be guest speakers at the convention.
“I am very excited to hear from him at CPAC. It is clear that this is the first time anyone has heard of him since he left office,” said Lara Trump, adding that she believes the former president will spend time from his speech. to thank his supporters.
“The outpouring of support for Donald Trump since he left office has been so incredible,” she added. “So, he’s probably going to say thank you to the people.”
During her appearance on Justice with Judge Jeanine, Lara Trump also noted that her father-in-law “indicated that he would probably be interested in running again in 2024.”
“Now look, he told us to stay that it’s not over for him,” Lara Trump said.
Newsweek issued Lara Trump, but did not hear in time for publication.