The two remaining candidates actively vying for the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, announced their departure from Sunday's primary election. Reaction to his withdrawal and support of Trump went viral online. .
Following DeSantis' announcement that he would end his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump took to the stage at a rally in New Hampshire and began his speech by praising the Florida governor for having done a “great campaign.” The former president thanked Mr. Desentis for his support and said he looked forward to “working together” with him in the future. (Related article: Ron DeSantis suspends presidential campaign, supports Trump)
“Before we begin, I want to take a moment to congratulate Ron DeSantis. And of course, his wife Casey, a really wonderful person that I've gotten to know, is known for running a great campaign for president. He ran a really good campaign. I say it's not easy. They think it's easy to do something like this, right? It's not easy,” President Trump said.
“But, as you know, he left on the campaign trail at 3 o'clock this afternoon, and he was very kind and supportive of me, so I'm grateful for that.” I also look forward to working with everyone else to defeat crooked Joe Biden.”
Nikki Haley also reacted to the DeSantis news, wishing the Florida governor the best of luck and stressing that he had a “great race.” (Related article: Ron DeSantis suspends presidential campaign, supports Trump)
“He ran a great race and was a good governor and we wish him the best. That being said, there is currently only one man and one woman left in this race. There were 14 people in there and a lot of buddies. Everyone is out except for this guy. And this becomes, “What do you want?” Do you want more of the same or do you want something new?'' Haley said.
🚨#breaking news: Nikki Haley announces news of Ron DeSantis launching latest campaign after halting campaign, reacts with “May the best woman win.” pic.twitter.com/XHSd20xfZj
— RAWSALETS (@rawsalerts) January 21, 2024
Many Republican officials and politicians responded online to DeSantis' announcement, with some noting that momentum continues to build in Trump's favor. Texas Republican Rep. Wesley Hunt, who particularly supported Trump in Iowa, called on Republican voters to “come together to finally end the nightmare of the Biden administration” in a post on X (formerly Twitter). .
I'm proud that our team made six trips to Iowa to help give President Trump the first shot over the bow.
With Governor DeSantis' announcement of his support for Trump today, now is the time for Republicans to come together and put an end to the Biden administration's nightmare.
the… pic.twitter.com/RiXEMhRpAr
— Wesley Hunt (@WesleyHuntTX) January 21, 2024
“It's time to unite behind Donald J. Trump and make America great again! This is the right decision by Governor DeSantis,” Republican Florida Rep. Bryon Donald posted online.
It's time to unite behind Donald J. Trump and make America great again!
This is the right decision by Governor DeSantis.#Trump2024 https://t.co/4PnGcBIekC
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) January 21, 2024
In an online response, political commentator Megyn Kelly called the Florida governor “a great leader and class act” and said she hopes DeSantis “can find a way to try again in 2028. I hope so.”
He is a great leader and a member of the class. I hope he finds a way to try again in 2028. https://t.co/C4J4pAosry
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) January 21, 2024
“Welcome home, Ron! Great to have America's governor back in office. #Trump2024,” Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz tweeted.
Welcome back, Ron!
It's great to have an American governor back in office. #Trump2024 https://t.co/GwkarrUQLx
— Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) January 21, 2024
“Thank you, Governor. Classy and patriotic move. Republicans, let's unite around @realDonaldTrump and take back our country! To all my friends who supported DeSantis, I know this is a tough day. But tomorrow, let's work together again to defeat the corrupt left. #MAGA2024! ” Harmeet Dilion, a prominent RNC member and attorney, tweeted.
Thank you, Governor. A classy and patriotic move.Republicans, let's unite. @realDonaldTrump And please take back this country! To my friends who supported DeSantis, I know today is a tough day, but let's work together again tomorrow to defeat the corrupt left. #MAGA2024! https://t.co/xCGM6Ppe2B
— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) January 21, 2024
Republican Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie, who specifically supported the Florida governor as a 2024 presidential candidate, said, “America missed its best chance to return to greatness,'' adding that DeSantis “stands up for himself and gives him a chance.'' Thank you for what you gave me. [his] all. ”
America missed its best chance to return to greatness.
Thank you, Ron DeSantis, for all your hard work! https://t.co/MjnJtGoHPM
— Congressional Correspondent Thomas Massie (@MassieforKY) January 21, 2024
Uncertainty surrounding Tuesday's New Hampshire primary continues to mount as the race for the Republican presidential nomination narrows between Trump and Haley. Since Trump's landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses with 51% of the vote, polls have continued to project the former president's victory in New Hampshire.
According to recent polls, Trump would lead the race by 15 points over Haley, with “nearly two-thirds support among registered Republican voters in the primary.” It is said that there is carried out Written by Emerson College.
