A talking point right now among pundits is that Trump will run for reelection to inoculate himself from prosecution.

I don't believe Trump actually thinks he'll innoculate himself from prosecution by declaring himself a candidate.

I believe it's a way to keep himself at the center stage of the GOP by presenting himself as the target of left-wing radical hated.

It will be his rallying cry. A way to eclipse DeSantis. A way to keep the donations flowing in.

@Teri_Kanefield there is a clear drive to establish “DeSantis is the new leader of the GOP” as the new narrative. Trump cannot allow that to happen for reasons political, financial, and narcissistic.

Of course, he could also be hoping for another 1/6 at the courtroom if he’s put on trial.