A few days ago, after Trump won the party primary, Florida Governor DeSantis announced his withdrawal from the United States in 2024 *** He unabashedly said that there is no light in sight of victory, and many Republicans are inclined to "give Trump another chance".
What is even more surprising is that DeSantis not only went the opposite and denied his previous criticism of Trump, but also publicly supported the former ** and called on Trump to be in charge of the White House again.
In fact, DeSantis' departure is just the tip of the iceberg of the many Republican primaries in the primary. After Trump's primary victory, 12 of the other 14 candidates withdrew, with the exception of Nikki Haley, the former U.S. representative to the United Nations, who held his ground.
As a former close confidant of Trump, Haley was his right-hand man. However, after Trump announced his candidacy for the United States in 2024, Haley followed suit, and the relationship between the two sides became particularly tense and hostile was revealed.
Mr. Trump was unimpressed by Haley's candidacy. In his opinion, without his support, Haley not only declined in status, but also lacked sufficient financial support. Although the United States voted democratically, it took a lot of money to win voter support.
Haley, however, did not share Trump's views and saw them as an opportunity. She believes that there is a possibility that vested interests in the United States will abandon Trump, and that she is expected to become a "dark horse". In addition, Haley told her supporters that the race was all men except for her, and that now that the other candidates have withdrawn, "we want the best women to win."
Interestingly, Trump claimed to have beaten Haley in two cognitive tests, one during his tenure and before his participation in the party's campaign. However, the outside world remains skeptical of Trump.
Trump is 77 years old and seems to be following Biden's old path. His campaign ambiguity and recent confusion between Haley and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have raised concerns about whether Trump will experience cognitive decline like the 81-year-old Biden.
Haley, who is only 52 years old, advocates for a "mental ability test" for older politicians, which is clearly the most powerful counterattack to Trump. Although in the party primary, Trump far surpassed Haley's 191%, but Trump himself is saddled with a series of lawsuits that have cast a shadow over his ** path. The case is expected to begin in February and could spread across the country. If Trump is put on trial, then Haley will undoubtedly be the "dark horse" of the Republican Party.
However, party politics aside, Americans seem to favor Trump despite Haley's age and gender advantages. This is not only because he is bold enough to speak out, but also because during his previous tenure, the US economy was relatively sound. Trump's son, Eric Trump, claims that during his last term, the United States achieved historically low unemployment, inflation, and oil prices, which is an indisputable fact.
In this campaign, Trump has repeatedly emphasized his commitment to reviving the U.S. economy and reducing gasoline**. He also assured supporters that he would begin the fight against illegal immigration when he returned to the White House.
In the eyes of Mr. Trump, the proliferation of illegal immigrants has caused many Americans to lose their jobs and become a "cancer" of the U.S. economy.
There is no harm without comparison, and in the three years of Biden's tenure, he has been keen to provoke wars abroad, and the immigration issue has not been properly resolved. Trump, on the other hand, started from the "pain points" of the people and brought a little comfort to many unemployed Americans.
Trump is unique in being the only one who has never started a war. He announced that he had stopped the Russia-Ukraine conflict within 24 hours of entering the White House, allowing the war to stop. At a time when Americans' aversion to war is on the rise, this decision is an important reason why many people support him.
Overall, competition in the United States** remains fierce. While Haley has the potential to be a "dark horse," Trump is more likely to win. The only uncertainty lies in Biden, if the Democratic Party has other "trump cards", as the incumbent, there may also be a chance to turn the situation around.