Nobody saw this coming.
Democrats are chomping at the bit to take on President Trump in 2020, with no less than half a dozen candidates exploring White House bids currently. These hopeless liberal candidates include Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Cory Booker, John Kerry, and Julian Castro.
There has been little talk of a Republican challenger to President Trump, however. Until now.
Brad Thor, the author of numerous wartime thrillers, announced his intention to primary President Trump.
Thor hinted at his campaign on Twitter, and then confirmed it:
If no conservative steps up, I will absolutely challenge Donald Trump in 2020. America deserves better leadership. pic.twitter.com/xwNG8LZs8c
— Brad Thor (@BradThor) April 21, 2018
In fact, let’s make it official. I’m in. https://t.co/Rd1gh4Atm3
— Brad Thor (@BradThor) April 21, 2018
America was created to protect the greatest minority in the world – the individual. That’s who I’m running for. #Thor2020 pic.twitter.com/2bWSrRxcLc
— Brad Thor (@BradThor) April 22, 2018
Thor later went on to justify his primary challenge:
The great thing about America is that we are all free to not only challenge and call out our elected leaders, but also to run for public office ourselves. #Freedom
— Brad Thor (@BradThor) April 22, 2018
Some of my friends in the pro-Trump camp are very angry at the idea that anyone would primary him. If he’s doing so well, why such vitriol over a primary challenge? 🤔
— Brad Thor (@BradThor) April 22, 2018
Thor also confirmed his bid in a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation:
“The pages of history do not care if you were a farmer, a soldier, a doctor, or a butcher,” Thor told TheDCNF. “They care whether or not, when called, if you rose up to serve. Our Republic cries out for leadership, someone who will respect our Constitutional norms and represent the world’s greatest minority – the individual. That is who I am running for.”
Thor has no immediate political experience. He has tailed military units for information relevant to his war-heavy novels. But other than that, he has no distinct traits that show him to be an exceptional politician or leader.
President Trump has not addressed this potential challenger. It’s doubtful he will until Thor actually starts gaining traction.
What do you think? Does Brad Thor stand a chance against Donald Trump for president? Tell us your thoughts below!
