Michael Bloomberg, one of the richest men in the world and a former United States’ New York City Mayor, has formally launched a bid for US presidential seat.
Formerly a Republican, the 77-year-old will be contesting on the Democratic platform.
After weeks of speculation on the authenticity of his aspiration, Bloomberg announced his candidacy Sunday in a written statement posted on a campaign website describing himself as uniquely positioned to defeat President Donald Trump. He will quickly follow with a massive advertising campaign blanketing airways in key primary states across the U.S. Read more