Trump warned of key obstacle set to work in DeSantis’ favour in 2024

Donald Trump’s advanced age could be a significant impediment to his race to the White House, Republicans Overseas UK Chairman Greg Swenson said. The former US President will move closer to the age of 80 in 2024 like President Biden who is turning 80 later this year. Due to his old age and his limited ability to run for only one term, younger candidates like Republicans’ favourite Ron DeSantis could drench Donald Trump’s hopes of ever retaking office. The Chair of Republican Overseas, Greg Swenson, admitted on Jeremy Vine on 5 that he used to think Donald Trump was a vote-winner but he has changed his mind since the results of the midterm elections.He said: “I actually thought so over the last year or two.”So, I’ve been endorsing Ron DeSantis and also supporting other candidates as well in suggesting that a Ron DeSantis or a Mike Pompeo or a Glenn Youngkin – they’re all in their 40s. “Actually, Mike’s in his 50s.  But a younger generation and especially a candidate that can serve two terms. I think people overlook that.” Ron DeSantis could scupper Donald Trump’s chances of ever retaking the White House (Image: GETTY) Greg Swenson says age could favour younger candidates like Ron DeSantis (Image: YOUTUBE/@JeremyVineOn5)Having already served one term as President, Donald Trump will also be limited to one term if he wins, as the US Constitution states “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice”.Mr Swenson said: “If Trump by some miracle won, he could only serve one term. It’s hard to drain the swamp – as he calls it – in four years, as we found out the last time. “Look, there’s a lot of reasons to support a new generation of candidates. “But I think the midterms made that point more obvious – that’s for sure. “And you’ve seen Republican pundits and donors especially back away from Trump. You’ve seen what happened with Rupert Murdoch and NewsCorp, they’ve definitely faded on Trump because of the midterms.”READ MORE: Trump speech’s sees him ‘meaner and desperate for fans’ Donald Trump will turn 78 in 2024 (Image: GETTY) Ron DeSantis has become the favourite among Republican after winning Florida by a landslide (Image: GETTY)For the first time since the January 6 Capitol riots, Donald Trump has seen Republican support dwindling in the aftermath of the midterm elections.Senior Republicans have started turning their back against the former President, with Congressman Adam Kinzinger and Trump’s former chief of staff Mick Mulvaney saying he will be a liability to the party’s chances of ever retaking to the White House. And several key Trump cheerleaders, from right-wing influencer Candace Owens to conservative Virginia lieutenant governor Winsome Sears, have broken with the president in recent days.Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, who represents the Trumpiest state in the country, declined to endorse Trump’s expected presidential campaign this week and said DeSantis was now the leader of the Republican Party.DON’T MISS:Donald Trump faces rocky start as Republican pulls rug from under bid [REPORT]      Melania Trump wears polka shirt & white skirt to support Donald Trump [REPORT]      Trump’s former adviser slams his decision to run again [REPORT]       Mike Pence could run in the 2024 presidential election (Image: GETTY)According to polling released by the conservative Club for Growth, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis would prevail in key states over Donald Trump for the Republican nomination.A YouGov poll, conducted right after the midterm elections, shows DeSantis narrowly leading Trump 41-39 percent in a head-to-head matchup.Other Republicans, from former Vice President Mike Pence to Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, could end up throwing their hats in the ring and challenge Donald Trump.After Democrats defied expectations and retained control of the Senate, Republicans, who expected a “red tsunami”, are reportedly doing a great deal of soul-searching and could ultimately close ranks around Ron DeSantis in repudiation of Donald Trump.READ NEXT:Trump’s ‘alpha move’ labelled risk as donors wait for DeSantisIvanka Trump skips Donald Trump’s presidential bid Biden claims it is ‘unlikely missile fired from Russia’Trump officially launches 2024 White House bid despite midterm setbackDonald Trump’s battle with Desantis ‘going to get ugly’