Former U.S. Representative Mark Sanford, a Republican from South Carolina is considering running against President Donald Trump in 2020.
In an interview with The Post and Courier newspaper on Tuesday, Sanford said he will explore the possibility of launching a presidential campaign and confirm his decision over the next month. He will challenge Trump as a Republican.
Sanford, a vocal critic of the President, said he felt responsible to ignite conversation about the country’s increasing debt, deficit and government spending.
He said, “Sometimes in life you’ve got to say what you’ve got to say, whether there’s an audience or not for that message. I feel convicted.”
“I’m a Republican. I think the Republican Party has lost its way on debt, spending and financial matters,” he added.
Sanford said since leaving office in January, he has been privately considering whether to run against Trump. He was waiting for high-profile Republicans such as Ohio Governor John Kasich to launch a primary challenge against the President.
