Donald Trump achieved a significant victory in the 2024 Iowa caucuses, securing a substantial lead over his closest rivals, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley. This win has solidified Trump’s position at the forefront of the Republican Party’s presidential nomination race.
The early results indicated Trump’s overwhelming lead, with him gaining 51% of the votes. DeSantis followed with approximately 21.3%, while Haley garnered around 19%.
According to Roger Stone, “No Republican has ever won the Iowa caucus by more than 12%. By that measure, Trump is headed to a landslide.”
No Republican has ever won the Iowa caucus by more than 12%. By that measure, Trump is headed to a landslide.
— Roger Stone (@RogerJStoneJr) January 16, 2024
In a rousing speech following a decisive victory in the Iowa caucus, Donald Trump expressed gratitude to his supporters and emphasized unity across political divides. He urged the country to come together to resolve global challenges and praised the turnout in Iowa. Trump acknowledged the contributions of various senators and politicians, including Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley.
He highlighted the achievements of his supporters, like Kari Lake and Vivek Ramaswamy, and thanked his family, particularly his late mother-in-law. The speech also covered his policy goals, including border security, energy independence with the slogan “drill, baby, drill,” and election integrity, and he critiqued the current administration’s policies. Trump’s speech was a mix of gratitude, political insight, and future aspirations.
The former president did not miss the opportunity to critique the current administration, bluntly calling Joe Biden “the worst president in the history of our country” and expressing sympathy for former President Jimmy Carter, whom he suggested would benefit by comparison.
Trump reaffirmed his commitment to “Make America Great Again” and put America first, calling upon his supporters to prepare for the upcoming “big night in November when we take back our country.”
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