In a resounding triumph, former President Donald Trump emerged victorious in the Iowa Caucuses, marking the initial phase of the Republican Party’s candidate selection process for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election in November. Trump clinched a substantial 20 out of 40 delegates allocated from the state.
Securing the second position was Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who garnered 8 delegates, while former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley trailed behind in third place with 7 delegates.
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramasamy, known for his lively and unconventional anti-establishment campaign, announced his withdrawal from the race after attaining a modest 2 delegates.
The Iowa Caucuses serve as the inaugural step in a series of state-specific processes conducted by the Republican Party to designate their candidate. The culmination of these state-level selections occurs at the final Republican Party National Convention, where all state delegates participate in the voting.
While the Democratic Party’s corresponding process is yet to commence, incumbent President Joe Biden, aged 81, stands as the frontrunner.
Despite Trump’s success in the Iowa Caucuses, the 77-year-old faces numerous legal challenges across state and federal courts pertaining to his involvement in the January 6, 2021, insurrection. These legal hurdles may potentially jeopardize his eligibility as a candidate.
