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Ex-Massachusetts governor takes step to challenge Trump for GOP nod

GOP moves to protect Trump in 2020 primaries
GOP moves to protect Trump from primary challengers in 2020 05:54

Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld announced Friday he has launched an exploratory committee for a possible 2020 primary challenge against President Trump.

Weld is the first person to take a serious step towards challenging Mr. Trump from within his own party. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, also a Republican, also hasn't ruled out challenging the president for the White House.

Weld ran for vice president on the Libertarian Party ticket in 2016.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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