Most Presidents run for second term. I didn't realize that they had to apply this early though.

But isn't a foregone conclusion that he would try to get re-elected?

Whether he files this obscure form today, or 2 years from now, our job remains the same - get the Democrat elected.

"IMPORTANT. Donald Trump filed with @FEC for 2020 reelection on January 20th, 2017. This is major for several reasons."

"First and foremost, it is NOT NORMAL. Obama filed for 2012 reelection in April 2011. Incumbent declaring before midterms is unheard of."

"Several MAJOR implications. If officially a candidate, can use candidate status to curry favor with PACs, businesses, other organizations"

"Because he's acting as Trump the candidate, not Trump the president. Different rules apply."

"Even more importantly - completely changes how non profits can handle him. 501c3's cannot "campaign" or risk losing nonprofit status."

"It means they can't speak negatively about him. Imagine @PPact having to convey risk to #PlannedParenthood w/limits on how to address."

"This throws nonprofits' strategy for next few years into chaos. They must figure out how to work against Trump w/o 'campaigning'."

"And further muddies the already swampy ethical waters of financial gain, #conflictsofinterset & business transactions."

"Filed 5PM #InaugurationDay2017. 5 HOURS after swearing in. This is what #TheResistance is up against."

it says to call to support President Trump because "he is being attacked by the liberals and the media.".