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Donald Trump Takes A Jibe On John Kerry’s Possible 2020 Presidential Run
Trump says he finds himself lucky to square-off against the former secretary of state
US President Donald Trump on Monday mocked Obama-era Secretary of State John Kerry of being a potential re-election challenge in 2020. Kerry was the Democratic presidential nominee in 2004 but lost to President George W. Bush.
After reports emerged that Kerry is likely considering another White House run, Trump took to Twitter claiming that he finds himself lucky to square-off against the former secretary of state, or any other possible Democratic candidates.
“I see that John Kerry, the father of the now terminated Iran deal, is thinking of running for President. I should only be so lucky – although the field that is currently assembling looks really good – FOR ME!” Trump tweeted on Monday.
Trump’s tweet came just a few days after Kerry said in an interview with CBS that talking about the election that’s two years away is a distraction as of for now. The interesting thing to note is that when the anchor asked Kerry if he is interested in running for president again, he did not say a ‘no’, rather he said that he’s not really thinking about it right now.
“I’m really not thinking about it,” the former Secretary of State said. “Talking about 2020 right now is a total distraction and waste of time. What we need to do is focus on 2018.”
During the interview, Kerry said that the US President has no idea of what to speak.
“Unfortunately – and I say this sadly – more often than not, he really just doesn’t know what he’s talking about,” the ex-U.S. senator said. “He makes things up. And he’s making that up, as he has other things.”
Kerry also talked about how he is planning to support Democrats in House in the upcoming elections. He reiterated that he would keep on working as an activist in areas where he was involved as secretary of State, including the Iran nuclear agreement and the Paris climate accord.
