Trump Wins Iowa Caucuses, DeSantis and Haley Compete for Second

Despite trailing in the polls, DeSantis intensifies his campaign efforts while Haley holds significant advantages in upcoming primaries.

Former President Donald Trump has won the Iowa caucuses with 53.3% of returns, with Governor Ron DeSantis and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley vying for second place.
Despite trailing in the polls, DeSantis has launched a vigorous campaign in Iowa, visiting all 99 counties and investing heavily in the state.
DeSantis has criticized Trump for not firing Dr. Anthony Fauci and accused him of not being 'pro-life' during a televised CNN town hall.
DeSantis has stated that regardless of the Iowa results, he plans to continue his campaign, with events lined up in South Carolina and New Hampshire.
Haley holds significant polling advantages over DeSantis in New Hampshire and her home state of South Carolina, where the primaries are set for January 23 and February 24, respectively.