Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination, touting his long career in public service and a commonsense conservative approach on the economy, crime and border security. President Joe Biden, 80, expressed confidence in his chances of winning against former President Donald Trump in 2024, while Hutchinson, 72, joins a crowded field of potential candidates for the 2024 presidential election. Hutchinson focused on kitchen-table issues in his prepared remarks, saying it is about making the tough decisions to rebuild the economy, give peace a chance, and renew the American spirit of freedom.