Steyer seems ready to enter the presidential race: report

Liberal activist philanthropist and billionaire Tom SteyerThomas (Tom) Fahr SteyerVeterans calls for the removal of Trump on July 4th. Video: Fictitious Audition of Celebrities for the Movie & Mueller Report & # 39; from the pro-removal group of Tom Steyer, Steyer, who airs an indictment announcement in "Fox & Friends". is reportedly told to friends that he will enter the crowded democratic presidential primary primary field this week.

The Atlantic, citing unidentified sources, reports that Steyer, best known for his impeachment campaign President TrumpDonald John Trump Democratic Senator: The White House has "used cruelty to children" as a tool of Amash immigration policy: "High-level" Republicans have thanked privately for supporting the Impeachment of Trump. people in poverty MOREwill announce Tuesday that he is running for president.

The possible announcement comes after Steyer appeared ready to enter the field in January, even going so far as to organize a trip to Iowa for a launch event before changing his mind. the last days.

Instead, Steyer went to Iowa, the first state to hold a Democratic caucus in the election cycle, to announce that he was not running for president.

Steyer reportedly told two staff members that he was planning to participate in the race on Tuesday, which is the best indication that he is running after months of speculation.

Steyer has been a leading Democratic donor for years and funds the impeachment campaign Need to Impeach.

His candidacy for the White House would probably focus on the need to remove Trump, a business card he's been focusing on since Trump took office.

Steyer's decision not to appear earlier in the year is partly explained by the fact that he would have been satisfied with some of the candidates' messages on pressing issues, notably Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenThe "invisible primary" began 2020 The Democrats promise to be tough on the lobbyists. Trump trailing 10 points in his new poll PLUSFrom the economic plan (D-Mass.) And from the government Jay InsleeJay Robert Inslee2020 Democrats vow to crack down on lobbyists Inslee suggests that Lil Nas X inslee unite to the climate to demand the repeal of the key provision of the Trump tax as part of the education plan . MORE'S (D-Wash.) Focus on climate change.

Although sources have told The Atlantic that Steyer continues to praise Warren, he would have displeased Inslee, who polls less than 1% of polls in most national surveys, has not yet taken significant speed.