This Sunday (21), Florida governor Ron DeSantis announced the end of his candidacy for the White House, almost a week after a disappointing performance in the Republican party’s Iowa caucuses.
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DeSantis, previously considered one of Donald Trump’s main opponents, decided to support the former president, who had won the Iowa caucuses and invited his competitors to join him in defeating Joe Biden.
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In a video announcing the decision, DeSantis expressed his support for Trump, considering him superior to Joe Biden. He highlighted his campaign’s lack of a clear path to presidential success, stating, “If there was anything I could do to produce a favorable outcome, more rallies, more interviews, I would do it, but I can’t ask our supporters to offer their time and resources if we do not have a clear vision of the path to victory. Consequently, I am suspending my campaign today.”
During the announcement, DeSantis reiterated his commitment to supporting the Republican candidate, emphasizing his past differences with Trump, but highlighting the former president’s superiority over Joe Biden. The decision to end the presidential campaign came after days of conversations with donors, revealing the lack of reason and financial support for its continuation. The surprising decision was made on Sunday afternoon, indicating that the necessary financial support was not available.
