Watch Julián Castro announce his 2020 plans

Former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor Julián Castro talks to reporters about his potential run for president in 2020. Castro held the press conference in his home in San Antonio on Dec. 12, 2018.
Former U.S. housing secretary and San Antonio mayor Julián Castro talks to reporters about his potential run for president in 2020. Castro held the press conference in his home in San Antonio on Dec. 12, 2018.
Robin Jerstad for The Texas Tribune

Former San Antonio mayor and U.S. housing secretary Julián Castro is set to address the media at 11:20 a.m. Saturday on his 2020 plans.

He is widely expected to announce a bid for president. Watch his remarks here. The Texas Tribune will embed a live feed courtesy of KSAT-TV.

Castro announced last month he was forming an exploratory committee, Julián for the Future, to consider a presidential bid. He hasn’t been shy about his interest in seeking the Democratic nomination, saying at the time: “I’m definitely leaning a certain direction.”

His twin brother, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, told CBS’s Stephen Colbert last month “he’s gonna run for president.”

If he enters the race, he’ll likely be one of many in a crowded field of Democrats seeking to take on Donald Trump. He may not even be the only Texan; former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke is reportedly considering a run after his high profile (and unsuccessful) bid for U.S. Senate against Ted Cruz.


Source: Texas Tribune Blue Left News

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