Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill WeldWilliam (Bill) WeldVermont governor, running for reelection, won’t campaign or raise money The Hill’s Campaign Report: Amash moves toward Libertarian presidential bid Libertarians view Amash as potential 2020 game changer for party MORE, the first Republican to mount a primary campaign against President Trump, said on Sunday that he’s “thrilled” more Republicans are joining the 2020 race.

Former Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) announced his presidential campaign Sunday, and former Rep. Mark SanfordMark SanfordThe Memo: Can the Never Trumpers succeed? Libertarians view Amash as potential 2020 game changer for party Trump becomes presumptive GOP nominee after sweeping primaries MORE (R-S.C.) has been mulling a potential White House bid. 

“I’m thrilled about Joe Walsh and Mark Sanford getting in, I think that’s terrific,” Weld said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” 

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Weld said that more GOP candidates will lead to a “more robust conversation” that he said would benefit the country. 

“And who knows? The networks might even cover a Republican primary debate,” he said. 

Weld also encouraged more Republicans to launch a primary campaign against the president. 

“We need to assemble rational people. Sure a crazed president makes the stock market go down, but that doesn’t mean we have to like it,” Weld said.

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Weld, citing former White House adviser Steve BannonStephen (Steve) Kevin BannonFormer Trump adviser Jason Miller to join reelection campaign GOP lawmaker calls on Senate to confirm Michael Pack as head of US media agency Steve Bannon is winning MORE, said Trump’s vision for a second term would mean “four years of unadulterated, unrequited payback.”

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“Pay back for what? It’s another example of his extreme, malignant narcissism. He’s only happy when other people are losing,” Weld said. 

Trump, however, still has the overwhelming support from his party. A RealClearPolitics average has Trump polling at 81.3 percent. Weld has just 9.3 percent of GOP support, based on the average of recent polls.