The Club for Growth is hosting a closed-press donor retreat for 2024 hopefuls, three miles away from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. The retreat is seen as a sign that the Club for Growth is looking to move the GOP past Trump, who was not invited. Early Republican presidential hopefuls have been reluctant to draw a contrast with the former president, and it is unclear who will be attending the retreat.
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is facing questions from his leadership team over his plans to release security footage from the January 6th Capitol insurrection. GOP leaders are supportive of the move, but some are concerned about the potential exposure of sensitive security protocols and the optics of appearing to downplay the attack. The footage's release is seen as an important step in understanding the events of January 6th and holding those responsible accountable.
The Republican National Committee (RNC) has made it clear that any potential 2024 presidential candidates must pledge to support the party's nominee, or risk being banned from the debate stage. Former House Speaker Paul Ryan (R) has said he will not support Donald Trump in the 2024 election and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel has given the clearest sign yet that 2024 GOP White House candidates will have to pledge to back the party's presidential nominee. This is a clear indication that the party is looking to move away from Trump's influence.
Mike Pence has announced that he is considering a run for the 2024 presidential election and is currently listening to his family and reflecting on his "calling". He also wants to see a return to civility in politics, a clear reference to Donald Trump's uncivil discourse. A federal judge is also being asked to compel the release of documents related to the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
A bipartisan group of House GOP members traveled to Ukraine this week to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion approaches. The group is pushing for the President to send more advanced systems, such as long-range systems, tanks, and drones, to Ukraine, seen as crucial to Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression. The outcome of the meeting is yet to be seen, but it is clear that the Republican Party is divided on how to handle the situation in Ukraine.
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President Joe Biden spoke in Poland on Tuesday, praising the democracies of the world for coming to Ukraine's defense against Russia's year-long invasion. This has sparked a divide among Republican 2024 presidential hopefuls over the US role in Ukraine, with some believing the Biden administration has done too much and others believing the US has not done enough. Biden alluded to his potential re-election bid in his speech, and the debate over the US role in Ukraine is likely to continue as the 2024 presidential race heats up.