Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan, the GOP’s 2012 ticket, recently hosted a summit for potential 2024 Presidential candidates and influential donors. Invitations were sent out to a select group of Republican office-holders, political activists, and major donors. Some of the participants of the summit held in Utah included former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, Gov. Kristi Noem of South Dakota, and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
The summit, which was closed to the media, provided an opportunity for the 2024 potentials to discuss their vision for the future of the Republican party and strategize for the upcoming election. Romney and Ryan also took this opportunity to build relationships with major donors and further their goals for the election, including the confirmation of conservative justices to the Supreme Court and the passage of laws to address climate change.
The summit held in Utah received a lot of buzz in the Republican party, as many upcoming candidates are hoping to capture the nomination for President in 2024. While there is no clear frontrunner, many pundits believe that Romney and Ryan’s connections with potential donors may give them a leg up in the race. The two are known for their dedication to the Republican party and their willingness to use their influence to advance the cause.
Although this summit was likely just the first of many to come, it showed that Romney and Ryan will be key players in the race for President in 2024. As the GOP sets its sights on the election, these two are sure to be at the forefront of the party’s strategy.