"Nikki Haley's Struggles: Fundraising Woes and DeSantis's Expensive Run"

Governor Ron DeSantis's failed presidential bid cost over $160 million, with his campaign and allied super PACs spending heavily on advertising, private airfare, and donations to elected officials. Despite the massive spending, the campaign produced negligible results, leading to DeSantis dropping out before the New Hampshire primary and endorsing Donald Trump. Other Republican candidates, including Senator Tim Scott and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, also spent vast sums before dropping out, highlighting the scale of the financial investment and subsequent collapse in the 2024 Republican primary race.