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Kamala Harris hints she is prepared to run again for US president amid ongoing international and domestic political developments, including diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine war and global trade negotiations.
Tesla shares jumped 12% in premarket trading after Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, with CEO Elon Musk, a vocal Trump supporter, endorsing him throughout the campaign. Musk's potential role in a government efficiency commission under Trump could influence EV policies, boosting investor confidence in Tesla. The company's Frankfurt-listed shares also rose over 14%.
Tucker Carlson's visit to Canada stirred controversy as he delivered a speech in Calgary promoting freedom of speech, self-defense, and increased oil production, while making anti-LGBTQ+ remarks and expressing concerns about the plight of white English speakers. He also criticized mainstream media and equated Canada's medical assistance in dying law with "genocide." Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden has shifted focus to the general election, and the First Annual POLITICO Canada Trivia Cup has commenced.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his Republican US presidential campaign before the New Hampshire primary and endorses Donald Trump, acknowledging that a majority of Republican primary voters want to give Trump another chance. DeSantis struggled to connect with voters and lost heavily in the Iowa caucuses, facing financial challenges and failing to gain traction in the primary race. He now refocuses on his remaining term as Florida's governor.
Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy received an enthusiastic welcome from Donald Trump's supporters and endorsed his former rival and ex-US president, with chants of "VP, VP" hinting at a possible deputy post for Ramaswamy alongside Trump. Despite Trump's newfound support, the chance of Ramaswamy being considered as the ex-president's running mate was deemed very low, and their relationship had soured before the Iowa caucus.
Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of the 2024 US presidential race after finishing fourth in the Republican Iowa caucuses and announces his support for former president Donald Trump, who emerged as the frontrunner. Ramaswamy, who had been self-funding his campaign, failed to make a mark in the caucus and pledged to do everything to ensure Trump becomes the next US president. He had been a staunch defender of Trump throughout his campaign and even vowed to pardon Trump of all charges if elected.
Former US Vice President Mike Pence has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, citing it as "not his time." Pence, who struggled to gain support from Republican voters and faced financial challenges, is the first major Republican candidate to suspend his campaign in a race led by former President Donald Trump. Pence lost support after breaking with Trump over the Capitol riot and certifying Joe Biden's election results. He did not endorse any other candidates but called for a leader who would uphold American principles and lead with civility.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is expected to announce his candidacy for the 2024 US presidential race on June 7, joining a growing field of Republican candidates hoping to secure the nomination and challenge President Joe Biden. Burgum, a successful software businessman and proponent of low taxes and fewer regulations, is likely to focus on the economy and national security in his campaign. While he is considered a long shot for the nomination, he has a compelling personal story and represents a steady hand who could appeal to those tired of the chaos of former President Donald Trump.
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has become the second US presidential candidate to accept Bitcoin donations, following Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement two days ago. Ramaswamy made the announcement at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami, where he encouraged others to make the 2024 election "a referendum on fiat currency." Donors will be awarded a non-fungible token (NFT) that can be claimed upon donating. Accepting Bitcoin donations opens a new avenue for political fundraising and Ramaswamy predicts that it will further fuel his fundraising efforts.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will officially enter the 2024 US presidential race next week, becoming Donald Trump's biggest rival for the Republican nomination. DeSantis will likely file paperwork declaring his candidacy on May 25 to coincide with a donor meeting in Miami, with a more formal launch the week of May 29. Trump maintains a commanding lead in the 2024 Republican primary, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.