Former U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a rally on Saturday in Sarasota, Florida, his second campaign-style event of the summer as he seeks to retain his hold over the Republican Party and bolster allies ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. Some 53% of Republicans believe Trump won and blame his loss on illegal voting, and one quarter of the overall public agreed Trump won, a May 17-19 Reuters/Ipsos poll showed. Earlier this week, Trump visited the U.S.-Mexico border and accused Biden of neglecting national security by dismantling border controls. A longtime Trump ally, DeSantis has been at the forefront of Republican-led fights against strict anti-coronavirus lockdowns, racial justice protests and expanded ballot access. DeSantis' office has said the governor is focused on winning re-election in Florida next year, not aspiring to national office.

Source: Irish Independent July 03, 2021 10:48 UTC