Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has withdrawn from the Republican presidential primary race, endorsing former President Donald Trump. DeSantis, who was trailing in the polls, announced the suspension of his campaign, stating that he could not continue without a clear path to victory. His exit narrows the field to a primary contest primarily between Trump and Nikki Haley.
- Ron DeSantis has suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
- DeSantis endorsed Donald Trump, who is now primarily up against Nikki Haley.
- The announcement was made before the New Hampshire primary, where DeSantis was polling poorly.
- DeSantis cited his inability to see a clear path to victory as the reason for his exit.
- He expressed pride in fulfilling his promises as governor and intends to honor his pledge to support the Republican nominee.
- DeSantis mentioned past disagreements with Trump but affirmed Trump’s superiority over Joe Biden.
- Trump acknowledged DeSantis’s campaign efforts and expressed appreciation for the endorsement.
- DeSantis’s early withdrawal is seen as unusual and remarkable by political analysts.
- The focus now shifts to how quickly Donald Trump can secure the nomination with Haley as his significant opponent.
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