New Delhi: Former US President Donald Trump, bolstered by his victory in the Iowa caucuses, has pledged to prevent attacks on Israel and address the dire situations in both Russia and Ukraine if he secures re-election later this year. Trumps strong showing in Iowa solidifies his position as the front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination, positioning him for a potential rematch against incumbent President Joe Biden.Trump criticises Biden commits to actionIn his victory speech, Trump did not mince words when he referred to President Joe Biden as the worst president that weve had in the history of the country. He asserted that if he were still in office, the situations in Russia and Israel would not have escalated to their current states. Promising swift action, Trump vowed to resolve these critical issues promptly should he win the re-election in November.Trumps victory, GOP dynamicsWith this triumph, Trump dispels any doubts about his influence within the GOP and the enduring strength of his right-wing message. To secure the Republican nomination, a candidate must obtain a minimum of 1,215 out of 2,429 delegates awarded. The attention now turns to the crucial Republican primary in New Hampshire on January 23, which is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the remainder of the election cycle.Biden respondsPresident Joe Biden, acknowledging Trumps status as the front-runner on the other side, framed the 2024 contest as a battle between you and me versus the extreme MAGA Republicans. Biden expressed his belief that this election was always destined to be a contest between him and the most ardent supporters of Trump.Vivek Ramaswamys exit, Trump endorsementIn the aftermath of the Iowa caucuses, Indian-American entrepreneur and GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy opted to withdraw from the White House race. Disappointed by his performance, Ramaswamy threw his support behind Donald Trump, previously hailing him as the best president of the 21st century. Despite recent criticism from Trump, labeling his campaign as deceitful, Ramaswamy continued to express his admiration for Trump, refraining from any direct criticism and maintaining his belief in Trump as the greatest President of the 21st century.Donald Trumps triumph in Iowa underscores his political resilience and sets the stage for a highly anticipated electoral contest in the coming months.
