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The Trump campaign defends Donald Trump's "bloodbath" warning, stating that he was specifically referring to the US auto industry if he wasn't elected. Republican and Democratic strategists debate the meaning behind his statement.
Nikki Haley suggests she is no longer bound by her pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee, stating that she will continue to fight as long as the race is competitive. This move signals a potential shift in her stance towards President Donald Trump and the 2020 election.
Donald Trump launches a line of $399 sneakers at a Philadelphia event, a day after being fined $355m for financial offenses. The "Never Surrender High-Tops" are part of his Trump-branded footwear collection, sold alongside Victory47 cologne and perfume. The unannounced launch follows a judge's order for Trump to pay hefty penalties for fraudulently overstating his net worth. With legal debts potentially exceeding $500m, Trump's latest money-making venture adds to a history of business endeavors, including digital trading cards and books, despite his ongoing legal troubles.
Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley in Iowa express optimism about her performance in the caucuses, praising her as a consensus builder and a unifying figure. While some predict a close race between Haley and frontrunner Donald Trump, they also reveal their refusal to support Trump as the GOP nominee, with one supporter stating they would write in Haley's name instead. Despite subzero temperatures, supporters express confidence in voter turnout for the caucuses.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a 2024 GOP candidate, has held over 40 campaign events in Iowa this week, more than any other candidate. Despite the grueling schedule, Ramaswamy remains motivated by the energy of the crowds and aims to connect with voters on a personal level. His staff also copes with sleep deprivation and a Pizza Ranch diet. Ramaswamy's work ethic and ability to seamlessly integrate his professional and family life have been praised. While he still trails behind former President Donald Trump in national polls, Ramaswamy's team believes his tireless efforts will help him make an impact in the upcoming primaries.
The Republican National Committee has announced new qualifying standards for the first GOP presidential primary debate in August, including a requirement for candidates to pledge support for the eventual Republican nominee and not participate in any outside debates. Candidates must also meet polling and fundraising criteria, including donations from at least 40,000 national contributors and consistent polling above 1 percent in three national polls or two national polls and a state poll. The new standards aim to prevent the chaotic debates of the 2016 Republican primaries.
Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor and potential Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential race, received lackluster reviews from British business chiefs during a trade mission to the UK. DeSantis met with over 50 representatives of major UK firms and business lobbying groups, but his performance was described as "horrendous" and "low-wattage." Despite his trip being billed as an attempt to build Florida's economic relationships with the UK, Israel, South Korea, and Japan, it has been widely seen as a chance for DeSantis to present himself as a statesman on the world stage.