Trump Expected to Win Iowa Despite Legal Woes; Haley Gains Momentum in New Hampshire

As Trump faces a federal criminal case, he remains a strong contender in the 2024 presidential race, while Haley's rising popularity in New Hampshire presents a potential challenge. DeSantis struggles to secure a strong position, and Christie defies calls to drop out.

Despite facing a federal criminal case, Donald Trump is expected to win the first Republican presidential nominating contest in Iowa next week. His legal woes have become a feature of his 2024 presidential run.
Nikki Haley is gaining momentum in New Hampshire, with some polls showing her within single digits of Trump. A strong showing in New Hampshire could reshape the race and present Haley as a viable alternative to Trump.
Ron DeSantis, once seen as Trump’s biggest threat, has not lived up to his billing, and the rise of Haley has forced him to the edge of the stage. He is struggling to secure a strong second-place finish in Iowa.
Chris Christie, despite calls for him to drop out of the race, has defiantly rejected the idea and has begun drawing starker contrasts with Haley. He has held more than 60 events in New Hampshire, with 150 volunteers working on his long-shot effort.
Trump's campaign, believing that landslide victories in both Iowa and New Hampshire would essentially wrap up the nomination, has shifted to almost exclusively attacking Haley in New Hampshire.