Washington, DC (US): In the wake of former President Donald Trump's resounding victory in the Iowa caucuses, President Joe Biden has dubbed Trump the 'front runner' on the opposing side, setting the stage for what he frames as a battle between "you and me" versus the "extreme MAGA Republicans" in the upcoming 2024 election.
Following multiple projections confirming Trump's win in Iowa, President Biden took to social media, stating, "Looks like Donald Trump just won Iowa. He's the clear front runner on the other side at this point. But here's the thing: this election was always going to be you and me vs. extreme MAGA Republicans. It was true yesterday and it'll be true tomorrow," as posted on X.
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Trump's landslide victory in Iowa has solidified his position as the leading contender for the 2024 Republican nomination, setting the stage for a potential rematch against the incumbent Joe Biden. According to CNN's latest figures, with approximately 91 percent of the results released, Trump is expected to secure 20 out of Iowa's 40 delegates. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley are estimated to receive eight and seven delegates, respectively.
The focus of the political spotlight now shifts to New Hampshire, which is slated to host its first-in-the-nation Republican primary on January 23. Notably, in Trump's 2016 presidential bid, he lost Iowa before rebounding in New Hampshire and eventually clinching the nomination.
Despite his victory, Trump faces hurdles on the road ahead, including multiple criminal indictments and ongoing legal battles across the country. Efforts to remove him from the ballot in some states, based on the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause, add complexity to his campaign. The Colorado Supreme Court recently ruled Trump 'disqualified,' citing his actions around January 6, 2021, while Maine's Secretary of State similarly disqualified him under the 14th Amendment.
In response to these challenges, Trump has framed them as "political attacks" and a "witch hunt," maintaining confidence in his campaign's success. "We're going to win the Iowa caucuses and then we're going to crush crooked Joe Biden next November," Trump declared at a rally in Iowa last month, highlighting strong poll numbers in New Hampshire and nationwide.
As the political landscape intensifies, all eyes are now on the unfolding dynamics between Biden and Trump, setting the stage for a highly anticipated and closely watched 2024 election.
—Input from Agencies