Iowa Caucuses 2024: Trump’s Historic Win and DeSantis’ Second Place Finish

The Iowa caucuses, the first major contest in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, took place on January 15, 2024. The results of the caucuses were historic, with former President Donald Trump securing a commanding victory and Governor Ron DeSantis finishing in second place.

The Fox News Decision Desk quickly called the race for Trump after only 30 minutes of caucusing. Trump’s win was significant, as he had faced criticism and skepticism from some in the Republican Party regarding his eligibility to run for president again due to his previous term in office. However, his strong showing in Iowa demonstrated his continued popularity and support among Republican voters.

DeSantis’ second place finish was also noteworthy. Despite facing challenges from other candidates, such as former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, DeSantis was able to edge out Haley for the spot. This finish may give his campaign a much-needed boost, as he tries to make the case that he is the true alternative candidate to Trump in the race for the GOP nomination.

Haley, who came in third place, will look to regain support in New Hampshire. Her campaign had indicated that she would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination, despite the setback in Iowa. Ramaswamy, who came in fourth place, will likely exit the race following his poor showing in the caucuses.

The contest between Haley and DeSantis had quickly heated up between the two Southern conservatives after Ramaswamy’s rise in the polls fizzled following the first presidential debate. Haley and DeSantis continued to battle in Iowa and elsewhere to convince voters it was a two-candidate race between them and Trump.

Despite Trump’s commanding lead in the upcoming New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries, it is unclear what Haley’s path to victory will be. Recent polls suggest she stands in a distant second place in both contests ahead of DeSantis. However, she may be able to gain support from voters who are dissatisfied with Trump or who see DeSantis as insufficiently conservative.

The Iowa caucuses marked the beginning of the 2024 presidential primary season, and the results set the stage for the upcoming contests in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and beyond. Trump’s historic win and DeSantis’ strong showing demonstrated the strength of the Republican Party’s conservative wing, and the race for the nomination is sure to be a long and hard-fought battle.

The DeSantis campaign issued a statement following the second-place call, indicating that the former governor would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination. “They threw everything at Ron DeSantis. They couldn’t kill him. He is not only still standing, but he’s now earned his ticket out of Iowa. This is going to be a long battle ahead, but that is what this campaign is built for. The stakes are too high for this nation and we will not back down,” a senior DeSantis campaign official said.

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The Iowa caucuses of 2024 saw a historic win for former President Donald Trump, who secured a commanding victory after only 30 minutes of caucusing. Governor Ron DeSantis finished in second place, edging out former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Trump’s win was significant, as he had faced criticism and skepticism from some in the Republican Party regarding his eligibility to run for president again. However, his strong showing in Iowa demonstrated his continued popularity and support among Republican voters.

DeSantis’ second place finish was also noteworthy. Despite facing challenges from other candidates, he was able to edge out Haley for the spot. This finish may give his campaign a much-needed boost, as he tries to make the case that he is the true alternative candidate to Trump in the race for the GOP nomination. Haley, who came in third place, will look to regain support in New Hampshire. Her campaign had indicated that she would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination, despite the setback in Iowa. Ramaswamy, who came in fourth place, will likely exit the race following his poor showing in the caucuses.

The contest between Haley and DeSantis had quickly heated up between the two Southern conservatives after Ramaswamy’s rise in the polls fizzled following the first presidential debate. Haley and DeSantis continued to battle in Iowa and elsewhere to convince voters it was a two-candidate race between them and Trump.

Despite Trump’s commanding lead in the upcoming New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries, it is unclear what Haley’s path to victory will be. Recent polls suggest she stands in a distant second place in both contests ahead of DeSantis. However, she may be able to gain support from voters who are dissatisfied with Trump or who see DeSantis as insufficiently conservative.

The Iowa caucuses marked the beginning of the 2024 presidential primary season, and the results set the stage for the upcoming contests in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and beyond. Trump’s historic win and DeSantis’ strong showing demonstrated the strength of the Republican Party’s conservative wing, and the race for the nomination is sure to be a long and hard-fought battle.

The DeSantis campaign issued a statement following the second-place call, indicating that the former governor would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination. “They threw everything at Ron DeSantis. They couldn’t kill him. He is not only still standing, but he’s now earned his ticket out of Iowa. This is going to be a long battle ahead, but that is what this campaign is built for. The stakes are too high for this nation and we will not back down,” a senior DeSantis campaign official said.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

Brandon Gillespie is an associate editor at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @BGillespieAL.

The Iowa caucuses of 2024 saw a historic win for former President Donald Trump, who secured a commanding victory after only 30 minutes of caucusing. Trump’s win was significant, as he had faced criticism and skepticism from some in the Republican Party regarding his eligibility to run for president again. However, his strong showing in Iowa demonstrated his continued popularity and support among Republican voters.

Governor Ron DeSantis finished in second place, edging out former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. DeSantis’ second place finish may give his campaign a much-needed boost, as he tries to make the case that he is the true alternative candidate to Trump in the race for the GOP nomination. Haley, who came in third place, will look to regain support in New Hampshire. Her campaign had indicated that she would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination, despite the setback in Iowa. Ramaswamy, who came in fourth place, will likely exit the race following his poor showing in the caucuses.

The contest between Haley and DeSantis had quickly heated up between the two Southern conservatives after Ramaswamy’s rise in the polls fizzled following the first presidential debate. Haley and DeSantis continued to battle in Iowa and elsewhere to convince voters it was a two-candidate race between them and Trump.

Despite Trump’s commanding lead in the upcoming New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries, it is unclear what Haley’s path to victory will be. Recent polls suggest she stands in a distant second place in both contests ahead of DeSantis. However, she may be able to gain support from voters who are dissatisfied with Trump or who see DeSantis as insufficiently conservative.

The Iowa caucuses marked the beginning of the 2024 presidential primary season, and the results set the stage for the upcoming contests in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and beyond. Trump’s historic win and DeSantis’ strong showing demonstrated the strength of the Republican Party’s conservative wing, and the race for the nomination is sure to be a long and hard-fought battle.

The DeSantis campaign issued a statement following the second-place call, indicating that the former governor would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination. “They threw everything at Ron DeSantis. They couldn’t kill him. He is not only still standing, but he’s now earned his ticket out of Iowa. This is going to be a long battle ahead, but that is what this campaign is built for. The stakes are too high for this nation and we will not back down,” a senior DeSantis campaign official said.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

Brandon Gillespie is an associate editor at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @BGillespieAL.

The Iowa caucuses of 2024 saw a historic win for former President Donald Trump, who secured a commanding victory after only 30 minutes of caucusing. Trump’s win was significant, as he had faced criticism and skepticism from some in the Republican Party regarding his eligibility to run for president again. However, his strong showing in Iowa demonstrated his continued popularity and support among Republican voters.

Governor Ron DeSantis finished in second place, edging out former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. DeSantis’ second place finish may give his campaign a much-needed boost, as he tries to make the case that he is the true alternative candidate to Trump in the race for the GOP nomination. Haley, who came in third place, will look to regain support in New Hampshire. Her campaign had indicated that she would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination, despite the setback in Iowa. Ramaswamy, who came in fourth place, will likely exit the race following his poor showing in the caucuses.

The contest between Haley and DeSantis had quickly heated up between the two Southern conservatives after Ramaswamy’s rise in the polls fizzled following the first presidential debate. Haley and DeSantis continued to battle in Iowa and elsewhere to convince voters it was a two-candidate race between them and Trump.

Despite Trump’s commanding lead in the upcoming New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries, it is unclear what Haley’s path to victory will be. Recent polls suggest she stands in a distant second place in both contests ahead of DeSantis. However, she may be able to gain support from voters who are dissatisfied with Trump or who see DeSantis as insufficiently conservative.

The Iowa caucuses marked the beginning of the 2024 presidential primary season, and the results set the stage for the upcoming contests in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and beyond. Trump’s historic win and DeSantis’ strong showing demonstrated the strength of the Republican Party’s conservative wing, and the race for the nomination is sure to be a long and hard-fought battle.

The DeSantis campaign issued a statement following the second-place call, indicating that the former governor would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination. “They threw everything at Ron DeSantis. They couldn’t kill him. He is not only still standing, but he’s now earned his ticket out of Iowa. This is going to be a long battle ahead, but that is what this campaign is built for. The stakes are too high for this nation and we will not back down,” a senior DeSantis campaign official said.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

Brandon Gillespie is an associate editor at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @BGillespieAL.

Former President Donald Trump secured a historic win in the Iowa caucuses of 2024, finishing in first place after only 30 minutes of caucusing. Trump’s victory was significant, as he had faced criticism and skepticism from some in the Republican Party regarding his eligibility to run for president again. However, his strong showing in Iowa demonstrated his continued popularity and support among Republican voters.

Governor Ron DeSantis finished in second place, edging out former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. DeSantis’ second place finish may give his campaign a much-needed boost, as he tries to make the case that he is the true alternative candidate to Trump in the race for the GOP nomination. Haley, who came in third place, will look to regain support in New Hampshire. Her campaign had indicated that she would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination, despite the setback in Iowa. Ramaswamy, who came in fourth place, will likely exit the race following his poor showing in the caucuses.

The contest between Haley and DeSantis had quickly heated up between the two Southern conservatives after Ramaswamy’s rise in the polls fizzled following the first presidential debate. Haley and DeSantis continued to battle in Iowa and elsewhere to convince voters it was a two-candidate race between them and Trump.

Despite Trump’s commanding lead in the upcoming New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries, it is unclear what Haley’s path to victory will be. Recent polls suggest she stands in a distant second place in both contests ahead of DeSantis. However, she may be able to gain support from voters who are dissatisfied with Trump or who see DeSantis as insufficiently conservative.

The Iowa caucuses marked the beginning of the 2024 presidential primary season, and the results set the stage for the upcoming contests in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and beyond. Trump’s historic win and DeSantis’ strong showing demonstrated the strength of the Republican Party’s conservative wing, and the race for the nomination is sure to be a long and hard-fought battle.

The DeSantis campaign issued a statement following the second-place call, indicating that the former governor would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination. “They threw everything at Ron DeSantis. They couldn’t kill him. He is not only still standing, but he’s now earned his ticket out of Iowa. This is going to be a long battle ahead, but that is what this campaign is built for. The stakes are too high for this nation and we will not back down,” a senior DeSantis campaign official said.

This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.

Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more at our Fox News Digital election hub.

Brandon Gillespie is an associate editor at Fox News. Follow him on Twitter @BGillespieAL.

Former President Donald Trump secured a historic win in the Iowa caucuses of 2024, finishing in first place after only 30 minutes of caucusing. Trump’s victory was significant, as he had faced criticism and skepticism from some in the Republican Party regarding his eligibility to run for president again. However, his strong showing in Iowa demonstrated his continued popularity and support among Republican voters.

Governor Ron DeSantis finished in second place, edging out former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. DeSantis’ second place finish may give his campaign a much-needed boost, as he tries to make the case that he is the true alternative candidate to Trump in the race for the GOP nomination. Haley, who came in third place, will look to regain support in New Hampshire. Her campaign had indicated that she would be pushing ahead in the race for the GOP nomination, despite the setback in Iowa. Ramaswamy, who came in fourth place, will likely exit the race following his poor showing in the caucuses.

The contest between Haley and DeSantis had quickly heated up between the two Southern conservatives after Ramaswamy’s rise in the polls fizzled following the first presidential debate. Haley and DeSantis continued to battle in Iowa and elsewhere to convince voters it was a two-candidate race between them and Trump.

Despite Trump’s commanding lead in the upcoming New Hampshire and South Carolina primaries, it is unclear what Haley’s path to victory will be. Recent polls suggest she stands in a distant second place in both contests ahead of DeSantis. However, she may be able to gain support from voters who are dissatisfied with Trump or who see DeSantis as insufficiently conservative.

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