Key takeaways:
- Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
- Hutchinson is the first major rival to challenge Trump, who announced his third presidential campaign last year.
- Hutchinson has served as the Governor of Arkansas from 2015 to 2021 and was a member of the US House of Representatives from 1997 to 2001.
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, challenging former President Donald Trump who is currently the front-runner. Hutchinson made the announcement in an interview with ABC’s “This Week” that aired Sunday.
Hutchinson stated that he believes he is the right candidate for the future of America and that he is running to appeal to the best of America, not its worst instincts. He plans to make a formal announcement in April in Arkansas.
Hutchinson is the first major rival to challenge Trump, who announced his third presidential campaign last year. Former South Carolina Governor and US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley announced her bid in February.
Hutchinson has served as the Governor of Arkansas from 2015 to 2021 and was the first Republican to be elected to the office since Reconstruction. He was also a member of the US House of Representatives from 1997 to 2001.
The 2024 presidential election is still over two years away, and it remains to be seen how the race will shape up. However, Hutchinson’s announcement is sure to add an interesting dynamic to the race, as he is the first major challenger to Trump.
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