At least he didn't say he was tired and bowing out. Or he was throwing his support behind someone else.
Maybe he had to do this now to draw out others who might try to primary him...
But I question all the hype.... I hope there is a hidden reason....
One good aspect of this: He can talk about ALL the things that have gone on due to being the front runner, and the first one to announce.
He will be able to get these ideas to the normies, without seeming "weird" or "Muh Hitler."