In a 1999 interview with reporter Larry King, President Donald Trump, then a businessman, contemplated leaving the Republican Party due to a perceived lack of representation. He expressed interest in the Reform Party, a third-party option, as a potential solution.
What Happened: In a CNN interview, Trump, then a registered Republican, discussed his dissatisfaction with the political landscape. He criticized both the Democrats and Republicans for being too extreme and not addressing the issues that he and others wanted to hear about. He also highlighted a lack of national spirit, which he felt needed to be restored.
