Former President Trump confirmed he would not form a new political party, after speculation emerged that he wanted to form a "Patriotic party".

"We're not going to form new parties. You know, they keep saying 'He's going to form a new party.' We already have a Republican party. It's always more united and stronger than ever."

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Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on February 28 Photo: AFP.

Speculation about Trump considering forming a new major party emerged after the Capitol Hill riots on Jan. 6.

However, Republican anger at Trump has cooled and only a handful of Republicans and Republicans voted to impeach him on charges of "inciting riot".

"I have no intention of forming a new party. That's fake news. Just form a new party and split our votes so someone can never win? No, we don't care.

Trump also cited the results of voting polls at the CPAC, in which he won by a large margin.

The poll also showed Trump received 97% of the party's support, with 87% saying they strongly approve of Trump as president.

In his speech at the CPAC, Trump also said Republicans must strive to fight the left after Democrats have won the Senate, House of Representatives and the White House.

"In the next four years, the brave Republicans in this room will be the focus of their push against Democrats, their fake media and their smear culture. And I want you to know that.

Trump also criticized President Joe Biden on immigration and reopening schools, implying he could run for re-election in 2024 and reiterate his claim of winning the November election.

Although he left the White House since January 20, Trump still holds a major influence in the Republican party and is seen as a potential candidate for the race to enter the White House in 2024. Many Republicans, including those