In an unprecedented victory on Monday night, former United States President Donald Trump secured a resounding win in the Iowa Republican caucuses, marking the kickoff to his bid for the party’s presidential nomination in 2024.
Trump exceeded expectations, breaking caucus records with over 50% of the vote. In his victory speech, he expressed gratitude to the people of Iowa.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley secured second and third places, respectively, each earning around 20%.
Vivek Ramaswamy, with approximately 8% support, suspended his campaign and endorsed Trump.
The results underscore the continued strong support for Trump within the Republican party.