Conservative Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan lit into former President Donald Trump in her Thursday column and urged the Republican Party to go in a different direction in 2024. Noonan, a former speech writer for President Ronald Reagan, declared Trump a “sure loser” in 2024 and urged the GOP to choose a “serious” candidate who can actually govern the country. But he’s a sure loser in 2024,” blared the subtitle for her column titled, “Trump Voters Need a New Direction.”Noonan addressed the column, in large part, to the Trump base of the Republican Party, some of whom do read the Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal editorial pages. They really love it—its history, what it means in the world, what it’s done,” Noonan wrote, offering some kind words before tearing into their leader. Why not try to know reputable power, right what needs righting, put competent people in charge?” she then asks.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 18, 2022 12:45 UTC