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Politics

TRUMP-LAKE 2024? Kari Lake Travels to Mar-a-Lago for America First Policy Institute Event

posted by Hannity Staff - 11.18.22

According to a report from The Washington Post, GOP Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake traveled Thursday to former president Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Florida, two people familiar with the activity have confirmed.

Lake, a staunch supporter of the former President, has denied interest in a Vice President position but, since she may not win in Arizona, the rumor mill has fired up again.

From WaPo:

One of the people said she received a standing ovation when she entered a luncheon hosted at the club by the America First Policy Institute, a think tank founded last year by Trump allies and former members of his administration. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private events.

The think tank is holding a “Gala and Experience” at Trump’s club on Thursday and Friday. An agenda says the event’s aim is to “ensure policies are prepared and finalized for new sessions of Congress and the state house.”

Lake has not conceded defeat. The visit to Mar-a-Lago, while vote counting continues in Arizona, signals that she is already taking steps to maintain her profile in the former president’s orbit. Her support also could prove consequential for Trump, who launched his 2024 presidential campaign this week under criticism for his role in the party’s underwhelming performance in the midterm elections.

While a Veep nomination would be an interesting development for Lake, she is currently focused on doing everything she can to ensure every vote was counted in Arizona.