Former President Donald Trump’s potential competitors for the 2024 Republican nomination are assembling in Las Vegas this weekend — in what is being viewed as the first major GOP powwow in the race for the White House.
A handful of big-name Republicans — including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — are slated to speak at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s (RJC) annual leadership meeting just days after Trump, 76, launched his 2024 bid at Mar-a-Lago.
The 44-year-old DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley are all scheduled to address the gathering on Friday and Saturday.
Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Rick Scott of Florida and Tim Scott of South Carolina also plan to be part of the weekend lineup.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and former New Jersey governor…
