WSJ "President Donald Trump Considering Forming a New Party"

President Donald Trump of the United States [Image source= Reuters Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] On the 20th (local time), The Wall Street Journal reported on the 19th that outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump is considering forming a new political party.

According to sources, President Trump is thinking of naming the new party the "Patriot Party" and has recently been repeatedly discussing the formation of the party with like-minded individuals. The Journal explained that this move by President Trump appears to be an effort to maintain political influence even after leaving office.

Although President Trump failed to win re-election, he still enjoys high popularity among Republican supporters.

However, the Journal reported that since forming a new party requires a considerable amount of time and human resources, it is still uncertain whether President Trump will actually begin the party formation process.

While Trump's popularity remains strong among Republican supporters, his weak standing within the Republican Party itself could also be an obstacle to forming a new party. In fact, Trump frequently clashed with established politicians during the 2016 Republican presidential primary.

Moreover, in the firmly entrenched two-party system of American politics, it is not easy for a third party to succeed. If Trump proceeds with forming a new party, the Republican Party is likely to strongly oppose it.

The Journal reported that the White House declined to comment on President Trump's moves to form a new party.

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