Actually a ton of speculation that he wasn’t going to run for re-election. MSM has always speculated this, now they can’t. Also it crushes republican challengers
Nip it in the bud
Trump not running again or resigning in despair/disgrace is a wet dream of the Left.
“Also it crushes republican challengers”
ABSOLUTELY. Now what Kasich? Do you want a repeat of 2016, but probably even worse, given Trump now has a record to run on?
Oh, John, you want a THIRD PARTY. Fine, you’ll likely take more Democrat votes that Trump votes (provided Trump keeps his based locked-down) - so anything to help.
Nip it in the bud"
It also tells those in the media, the (D)'s and many (R)'s that they will not be able to ridicule him or somehow otherwise prevent him from wanting to run again. They won't be able to get him to resign and walk away. He's a fighter and is serious about his MAGA message and solutions.