Former President Donald Trump announces his presidential bid for 2024 while speaking at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, November 15, 2022. Photo: Reuters

"In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States," Trump said. He raised a number of achievements during his presidency, such as the fight against terrorism and the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Mr. Trump's announcement of his early candidacy is said to be aimed at preventing potential Republican candidates from running for the White House, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence.

On Wednesday Trump aides submitted his presidential bid to the Federal Election Commission.