Pence, Christie Launch 2024 Campaigns as Trump Faces Growing Challenger Field

Pence and Christie will announce their presidential campaigns next week as Trump's attacks intensify.
The crowded Republican primary field continues to grow, with governors and senators joining the race.
Trump maintains a strong early lead but risks a repeat of 2016 if the anti-Trump vote is divided.
DeSantis has begun to push back forcefully against Trump's criticism and is appealing to both Trump supporters and skeptics.
The early state contests in Iowa and New Hampshire will be pivotal in winnowing the broad field and shaping the course of the race.