On January 21st local time, according to CNN, Florida Governor De Santis announced his withdrawal from the 2024 US presidential election and announced his support for Trump's candidacy for the US presidency.
It is reported that De Santis is one of Trump's main competitors within the Republican Party, ranking second in the previous Iowa Republican presidential primary with 21.2% support. According to a latest public opinion survey, De Santis has a support rating of only 6% in the upcoming Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire on the 23rd.
Why exit?
Upon waking up, there was a violent upheaval in American politics. This is also the most shocking event in American politics this past weekend - Florida Governor De Santis withdrawing from the presidential election, and most importantly, he has not forgotten to endorse Trump. Undoubtedly, this is a major victory for Trump.
As for why De Santis withdrew, it is also very simple. In the presidential election within the Republican Party, Trump, Haley, and De Santis fought fiercely. Trump stands out and has won the first Iowa primary. If nothing unexpected happens, the second New Hampshire primary will also be Trump's victory. De Santis has fallen significantly behind and the situation is not good. Campaigns come with costs, so if you see no hope of victory, quickly cut losses, withdraw from the campaign, and return to continue serving as governor. At the same time, he also endorsed Trump. De Santis's original words were: I am well aware that Republican voters want to give Trump another chance. This is even more a gesture of goodwill towards Trump.
According to some Americans, 45 year old De Santis has set his sights on the 2028 election, or he may start competing for the position of Vice President Trump.
The only woman will face off against Trump's party
On the 21st local time, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley commented on Florida Governor De Santis's announcement of his withdrawal, calling him a "good governor". In addition, according to reports, Haley also told her supporters, "At the beginning of this election, there were 14 people, most of whom were men. Now, all men have withdrawn, except for this person, may the best woman win."
According to National Public Radio, after De Santis announced his withdrawal, only Trump and Haley remain in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, and the two will face off in the New Hampshire primary on the 23rd. Earlier on the 21st local time, De Santis announced his withdrawal from the election and stated his support for former President Trump. De Santis ranked second in the previous Iowa Republican presidential primary with a 21.2% approval rating. According to a latest public opinion survey, De Santis has a support rating of only 6% in the upcoming Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire on the 23rd.
The situation will be more favorable for Trump
On the 21st local time, former US President Trump responded with great honor to receiving support from Florida Governor De Santis and stated that he looks forward to working with him on the campaign. According to reports, in the past 24 hours, Trump and his campaign team have been preparing for De Santis's withdrawal, and De Santis did not inform Trump before announcing his withdrawal.
Why can Trump still become the most powerful person in the world in a democratic country despite being charged with 91 crimes? Because his supporters believe in the lies that his victory in the 2020 election was stolen. Because Trump's lengthy criticism of immigrants, the Biden family, judges, civil servants, and left-wing individuals was warmly welcomed. Because compared to 2016, more Americans believe that they have been left behind, and they are becoming increasingly unfamiliar in their own country, as the elite class is imposing life philosophies on them.
This move will have an impact on American politics and even the world as a whole
It must be said that as Trump takes another big step towards the White House, the world is silently preparing for Trump's return to power. What needs to be done quickly needs to be done quickly, and what needs to be psychologically constructed needs to be done quickly.
In South Korea, Koreans have made early contact with Americans to discuss a cost sharing plan for the US military stationed in South Korea. Koreans are very worried that once Trump takes office, he will definitely speak up again on this issue. In Canada, Prime Minister Trudeau was deeply moved. He stated that if Trump takes office, it will be a "setback", Canada's life will be difficult, "the first time is not easy, and if there is a second time, it will not be easy." In France, President Macron is also worried, saying that the United States is a country experiencing crisis, and its "first priority is itself." Regardless of who wins the election, Europe should be prepared for the possibility that the United States may focus elsewhere. The United States is no longer the original United States, Europe must be prepared.
The most tense, without a doubt, is Ukraine. Because Trump has said more than once that if he were the President of the United States, he could immediately stop the war within 24 hours.
