Overview

• Donald Trump won the Iowa Republican caucuses, the first step towards the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, with a decisive victory of around 50% of the votes.
• Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came in second with about 21% of the votes, narrowly beating former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley who had 19%.
• Despite the cold weather and low turnout, Trump's victory suggests his dominance over the Republican party's base and his strong hold on the most conservative voters.
• Trump's victory comes despite facing 91 charges across four criminal cases, showing that Republican voters are rallying around him.
• The results of the Iowa caucuses could set the tone for the upcoming New Hampshire primary and South Carolina contests, where Nikki Haley is expected to perform well.