Former president Donald Trump achieved a resounding triumph in the Lowa caucuses, amplifying his standing as the front runner for the 2024 republican presidential nominations. The highly anticipated results unveiled on Monday show cased Trump’s commanding victory over formidable contenders, including former US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley and Florida governor Ron DeSantis.
Trump’s win in Lowa adds will add substantial momentum to his ambition of reclaiming The White house. This victory solidifies his role as a strong republican.
Trump won at least 20 of 40 delegates, with DeSantis taking eight and Haley receiving seven, provisional tallies showed, with US media outlets calling the state-wide contest about 30 minutes after the start of voting.
Biotech startup founder Vivek Ramaswamy, who won two delegates, announced as the results came in that he was quitting the race and would endorse Trump.
Trump’s commanding victory points to his continuing dominance over the Republican Party, even as he faces mounting legal woes including four criminal indictments.
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