Mick Mulvaney throws some curve balls on who he believes can derail Trump’s potential reelection

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There’s a long list of Republicans who smell blood in the water regarding the presidency of Joe Biden. However, there are a few surprising names that Donald Trump’s former Chief of Staff considers to be significant contenders for the White House.

There’s been much speculation that Trump has his eyes on the Oval Office with his vocal presence on social media (where it’s allowed) and his campaign-style rallies continuing to draw large crowds across the nation. Trump’s former top staffer Mick Mulvaney, however, believes there are a few names that could give Trump serious trouble.

Speaking to Politico in an item that was published on Wednesday, Mulvaney gave a rundown of people who he believes could derail the Trump train:

“[Governor Ron] DeSantis could give him a run for his money. [Senator] Tim Scott [R-SC] can give him a run for his money. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson could give him a run for his money,” he said.

DeSantis has been a Republican darling, rising to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic with his defiant stance against the Biden administration and solidly conservative positions in social policy and culture wars. Seeing his name in the front of the pack is no shocker. But could The Rock thrash Trump? Mulvaney believes he could indeed in the primary battle that is likely going to feature a large and diverse cast in 2024, and with a little help from the Trump camp itself.

Johnson and politics aren’t necessarily a radically new idea. The actor and former wrestling star has spoken of a presidential run for years now. In 2017, he told GQ that there was a “real possibility” of him running for president. He wound up taking a pass at the 2020 race, but has stated in an interview with USA Today last year that he’s still toying with the idea, and would run “if that’s what the people wanted.”

“Truly I mean that, and I’m not flippant in any way with my answer. That would be up to the people … So I would wait, and I would listen. I would have my finger on the pulse, my ear to the ground,” Johnson said in the interview.

How many people want that? Actually, a surprising number, according to a Piplsay poll in 2021, which indicated a notable amount of interest in the idea. The poll indicated that people don’t actually mind celebrities and movie stars in leadership positions, due to the name recognition and the charisma and appeal that is needed to become a star in the first place.

However, according to Mulvaney the dark horse challenger that he believes poses the gravest danger to Trump… is Trump himself.

“There’s one other person who could beat him — which is himself. Donald Trump is sometimes his own worst enemy when it comes to campaigning,” Mulvaney told Politico.

Given Trump’s questionable actions that jeopardize a 2024 run, such as his highly controversial endorsement of Mehmet Oz in the Pennsylvania Republican primary for one of the state’s Senate seats, some believe that Trump doesn’t plan to run at all:

Either way, it would seem that Trump’s worst enemy may the same as everyone else’s: the person in the mirror.

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16 thoughts on “Mick Mulvaney throws some curve balls on who he believes can derail Trump’s potential reelection

  1. Didn’t Mulvaney resign before the Jan 6 impeachment? Spineless?
    That was a non-story, Johnson? Oh please!

  2. Unfortunately, no one in either party has the stones to actually tell the
    truth the way Trump does. You may not like the way he says it, but he pinpoints the problems and describes a concise program to solve it.
    Then He implements it and it works. Can any other politician do that?
    “NO”. The Dems present new taxes to solve problems that only put money into their own pockets or those that support them & the problem gets worse.. The Republicans are close to the same. They need a leader that will shame them into doing what they are supposed to do by calling them out to the public, and he does that. No one else mentioned comes close except DeSantis, and we’ll need him after Trump in order to maintain our independence in later years.

    ADDITIONALLY, END THE PRACTICE OF FLIPPING TO
    A RUMBLE VIDEO EVERY TIME A SMALL CASE “F” IS TYPED.
    IT’S AS EVIL AS THE CRAP FACEBOOK, & OTHER SOCIAL
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  3. Polls have already shown that DeSantis would not give Trump a run for his money. Trump backed programs put forth by Tim Scott and I doubt Scott is ready to run for President. As far as Duane Johnson goes, being a celebrity doesn’t mean you are qualified to run a country and most of those Hollywood types live in an alternate reality from the average American citizen. We don’t need a Hollywood fantasy mentality as President, we have one nut already who is living in la la land. We need someone like Trump who can solve problems and get the job done for American Citizens, not illegals, foreign governments, refugees or criminals.

  4. Dr. Vladimir Zelenko said anyone that willfully vilified and obstructed access to hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin in the prevention and treatment of Covid-19 is guilty of first degree capital murder, genocide, and crimes against humanity. They are trying to jab as many people as possible so that their great reset aka depopulation plan work. I believe in God & Jesus. If I get sick I will take my Ivermectin that I stashed just in case and leave rest to God. If you want to get Ivermectin you can visit ivmcures.com

  5. I truly believe RINOs like McConnell and McCarthy, will somehow screw up the Republicans historic chance to make gains in both houses. Republicans always run weak and unpopular candidates-and never miss an opportunity to form a circular firing squad, or snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Even if they win the majority back, do not expect the weak leaders to do anything- with no clear cut agenda they ram through like Newt Gingrich did almost 30 years ago. And they will always be on DEFENSE from the Democrats and media like always. Republicans do not know how to get out a clear message-they have the worst public relations I have ever seen-they let their enemies define and destroy their image and brand with vey little rebuttal. I also do not believe Trump will run or be able to win in this corrupt electoral process now controlled by Democrats and all their operatives, on every level and area of our society. Republicans are definitely the minority party in this country, there are many more Democrats and Independents – Republicans can never win the presidency with out lots of DEMOCRATS AND INDEPENDENTS SWITCHING THEIR VOTES.

  6. DeSantis will not run in 2024. The rock is an idiot. and so is anyone who thinks he could win an election. Trump 2024

  7. The Rock is no conservative. Used to think he was great until a couple months ago.

  8. Everyone has an opinion, Mulvaney’s is just not wise or on point. DeSantis for sure, Scott maybe, but The Rock? I don’t think so. I would like to see someone other than Trump. I am forever grateful to him for what he did for America, but time to move on. He will be 78 in 2024. Let’s let someone else fix the democrat mess. I’ll vote for him if he is the candidate.

    1. You’re spot on with everything you just said. Trump has the right messages, but if too many people turn off the radio because they can’t stand the messenger then they won’t hear those messages. DeSantis is such a cool customer and can formulate entire paragraphs without using the words “I” or “me”. If we want to win, we need to think beyond a candidate Trump.

  9. I KNEW this article was 100% BULLSH!T as soon as this MORON said the “rock” could give Trump a run for his money !! WHAT a focking LUNATIC !

  10. I would vote for \Trump again because of his past brilliant record, under extreme attacks by congress, press, and others while in office. AND THIS MAYBE MY LAST POST BECAUSE OF THIS HORRIBLE NEW COMMENT SYSTEM . GOOD BYE WHILE IT LASTED. I HATE WHEN YOU TYPE F THAT HORRIBLE VIDEO POPS UP THAT NO ONE WOULD TO LISTEN, ‘TOM’S GARGAGE. WELL GOOD BYE IT WAS NICE WHILE IT LASTED. I WILL MISS THIS COMMENT SYSTEM, IT WAS GREAT, JUST LIKE AMERICA WAS UNTIL BIDEN AND THE CHEATING DEMOCRATS DESTROIED IT.

    1. You’re right on all counts ! This Site is a real POS now !! Pop Ups that take up the whole screen, Comment section is REDICULOUS, Can’t comment on certain posts, No notification of Likes or Dislikes and the list goes on an on. It WAS a great site till some focking MORON had to screw it up !! There’s DEFINITELY censorship going on here !!

      1. It’s a classic case of someone “fixing something that wasn’t broken”. Moronic.

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