Farage warns Trump midterms not ‘huge springboard’ for 2024 campaign

Donald Trump has seen his potential presidential bid for the White House being put in jeopardy by the the poor gains made the Republican Party in the midterm elections, Nigel Farage warned. Despite a widely expected landslide victory for Republicans, the red wave has failed to materialise with only marginal gains in some Senate and House seats. Nigel Farage said the former Republican President could face headwinds and a new Republican enemy on his quest to regain the presidency.Nigel Farage told GB News: “The truth of it is, I think we’ve seen prominent Republicans and conservative groups in America with unrealistic expectations. “They expected a red tsunami and that somehow, there’s going to be a lot and lots of wins – Senate big wins for the Republicans. “The truth is, it’s not happening. Yes, Republicans are picking up seats. Yes, there will be a Republican win tonight. “But it’s not going to be the red tsunami.” Nigel Farage warned Donald Trump of a potential new obstacle on his quest to retaking the presidency (Image: GETTY TWITTER/@GBNEWS ) Nigel Farage said Republican didn’t get the red tsunami they were expecting (Image: TWITTER/@GBNEWS)Midterm elections historically favour the opposite party to the incumbent President’s, meaning Republicans were poised to make major inroads into Congress.But the former Brexit Party leader predicts “the way it looks right now, it’s not going to be particularly exceptional” . However, he believes Republicans will secure enough seats to limit President Biden’s ability to govern and pass laws through Congress.”Does it give Donald Trump the huge springboard he will have hoped for? I’m not sure it does.”And there’s on result that really stands out tonight – and it’s Florida.”READ MORE: ‘Livid’ Donald Trump ‘screaming at everyone’ Nigel Farage issued the warning from the state of Arizona for GB News (Image: TWITTER/@GBNEWS) Most Donald Trump-endorsed candidates lost their bid to win seats in Congress (Image: GETTY)Ron DeSantis won a landslide victory in his bid to get re-elected as Florida’s governor and considerably grew his share of the vote by more than 10 percent compared to 2018. His growing popularity has fuelled speculation he will launch a bid to become President in 2024. “So the debate that’s going to go on within the Republican Party as to whether they should pick Trump or DeSantis – that’s going to be the pitch in my opinion over the next few weeks,” Mr Farage said.”And I say that as a friend of Donald Trump.”Donald Trump was left without the triumph he was hoping for as the Republican wave reportedly collapsed. DON’T MISS:Trump accuses Democrats of trying to ‘steal the election’  [REPORT]    ​​Democrats are ‘popping popcorn’ over looming Trump-DeSantis battle [REPORT]    Trump warns DeSantis against running in 2024 [REPORT]     Ron DeSantis’ landslide victory has fuelled speculations of his presidential bid in 2024 (Image: GETTY)The former President, who is widely expected to announce his presidential run next Tuesday, endorsed over 330 candidates – but only a few have prevailed, including including J.D. Vance in Ohio, Ted Budd in North Carolina, Katie Britt in Alabama and Eric Schmitt in Missouri. These losses raise serious questions about Mr Trump’s capacity to energise the Republican base.Donald Trump could now face a new obstacle on his path to the White House, as Florida’s Governor is widely seen as a possible challenger for the Republican nomination in 2024. Mr Trump has warned Florida’s Governor against running for president in 2024, saying his bid would harm the Republican Party. He also threatened to release compromising information about the 44-year-old, without providing evidence. “I don’t know if he is running. I think if he runs, he could hurt himself very badly. I really believe he could hurt himself badly,” Mr Trump told Fox News. “I don’t think it would be good for the party.”READ NEXT:Insiders warn Trump’s ‘protest’ call is ‘strategic’ play ahead of 2024Nigel Farage confident ‘without a doubt’ Trump will run in 2024Donald Trump demands voters protest as he claims election fraud againMeghan Markle and Harry divide Florida residents – ‘She’s a bit whiny’Trump in ‘rear view mirror’ as Republicans wake up to results