The South Carolina Republican also stated that if he determines that a presidential bid is not doable, he might establish a think tank focused on addressing the U.S. deficit.
If Sanford decides to run, he will join former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld who already announced that he challenging Trump. In April, Weld announced that he is running for the Republican nomination for President of the United State in 2020.
South Carolina Republican Party slams Sanford
In a statement, South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKIssick condemned Sanford’s plan as “dumb.”
According to him, “The last time Mark Sanford had an idea this dumb, it killed his Governorship. This makes about as much sense as that trip up the Appalachian trail.”
Sanford made his announcement as Trump is facing criticisms for his racist tweets against four freshmen Democratic lawmakers.
So interesting to see “Progressive” Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly……
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2019
