Trump to formally announce his re-election bid on June 18

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday that he would formally announce his bid for re-election in 2020 on June 18 at a rally in Florida, with his wife by his side.

Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will also be part of the event in Orlando at the Amway Center arena, Trump said on Twitter.

"I will be announcing my Second Term Presidential Run with First Lady Melania, Vice President Mike Pence, and Second Lady Karen Pence on June 18th in Orlando," he said. "Join us for this Historic Rally!"