Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar Launches 2020 Presidential Bid

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., departs following a Medal of Freedom ceremony in the East Room of the White House.

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Updated at 4:56 p.m. ET

Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced she’s running for president on Sunday afternoon, joining a crowded and historically diverse field of candidates seeking to defeat President Trump.

She is the fifth Democratic senator to launch a White House bid, with others still contemplating joining a primary field that has grown to 11 candidates.