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DeSantis Withdraws from 2024 Race, Endorses Trump; Pressure Mounts on Haley

Haley, now the only major challenger to Trump's nomination, faces a crucial test in the New Hampshire primary as she struggles to gain traction among conservative voters.

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Manchester, N.H., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.
As part of a school internship, a political science student from St. Olaf College in Minnesota assembles a sign promoting the write-in campaign to put U.S. President Joe Biden's name on the New Hampshire Democratic primary ballot, at the New Hampshire AFL-CIO office in Hooksett, New Hampshire, U.S., January 15, 2024.

Overview

  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Donald Trump and leaving Nikki Haley as the only major challenger to Trump's nomination.
  • Despite Haley's efforts, Trump leads in the polls in New Hampshire, a state seen as crucial for Haley's campaign. A poor performance could lead to significant pressure on her to drop out.
  • DeSantis's withdrawal and endorsement of Trump could potentially benefit Trump more than Haley, as DeSantis's supporters are likely to back Trump.
  • Haley's campaign strategy has been to present herself as a more moderate, traditional Republican alternative to Trump, but she has struggled to gain traction among conservative voters.
  • Haley's campaign has indicated she will stay in the race at least until the primary in her home state of South Carolina, despite her current polling position.