By Mona Austin
(TSN): Former Pres. Donald Trump is updating his tactics to appeal to donors to remain in the 2024 presidential race after a blow to his electability this week. On Friday he released a video message to supporters following the U.S. Supreme Court decision not to fast track a case focused on whether he can be prosecuted for his involvement in attempting to subvert 2020 presidential election results. Special Counsel Jack Smith submitted a plea to speed up the process.
This is a welcome delay for Trump and his team but he is still facing many more legal challenges.
Earlier this week Trump's name was removed from the ballot in Colorado by the State Supreme Court's decision. Judges who ruled against him were targeted with credible death threats and critics claimed Trump's negative tweets after the ruling prompted them.
Trump took the opportunity to raise more money, doubling down on opinion that he is being pursued for no reason and Biden is destroying the county. This time is different in that he chose to solicit funds in a video message that was posted on his web site, while stressing urgency.
"Crooked Joe Biden's prosecutor ...tried to rush my fake trial...", he said.
He continued to say this may be their last chance to save the country.
Hours later he sent another typical email asking for a specific amount -- $24 to help keep him in the 2024 race..