The growing GOP presidential field could benefit Trump in throwback to 2016

The 2024 Republican presidential primary field grew by one on Monday with Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) announcing his candidacy in Charleston, South Carolina, but supporters have consistently said a crowded primary field will eventually work in former President Donald Trump's favor. Scott brings the total number of announced Republican hopefuls to 10, with Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) likely to join on Wednesday. And with upward of 10 more contemplating potentially jumping into the race, the primary field is starting to look more and more like the crowded 2016 contest that saw Trump best 14 established politicians, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, and the first woman to serve as CEO of a Fortune top 20 company. Read the full story here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/growing-gop-presidential-field-trump Check out our website: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/