Alex Johnson
Jan 22, 2024 - 05:35

Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential Campaign; Endorses Trump, Ohio State Beats Iowa in Women's Basketball

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ends presidential campaign, throws support behind Trump, impacting Republican Party dynamics. Iowa women's basketball team falls short against Ohio State.

In a surprising turn of events within the Republican Party, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has made the decision to end his presidential campaign prior to the New Hampshire primaries, throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump. This move comes after DeSantis faced challenges in his campaign and placed second in the Iowa GOP caucuses, trailing behind Trump.

DeSantis encountered various obstacles during his campaign, including technical issues during his announcement, internal conflicts, and financial difficulties. Despite his efforts to spread his Florida blueprint across the nation with an aggressive America First message, DeSantis struggled to gain momentum in the polls, ultimately leading to his choice to suspend his campaign.

The governor's departure from the race is expected to have significant implications for the dynamics of the Republican Party and the upcoming presidential election. With DeSantis out of the race, Trump and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley are now the primary candidates, solidifying Trump's position within the party. DeSantis's endorsement of Trump could also strengthen Trump's support within the party and impact the strategies of other Republican candidates.

In other news, an exciting college basketball game pitted the Iowa women's team against Ohio State. Despite an outstanding 45-point performance by Iowa's Caitlin Clark, the team fell short against Ohio State, who finished with a total of 100 points compared to Iowa's 92. Ohio State's McMahon led her team with 33 points and a strong rebounding performance with 12 rebounds. The game was closely contested, with Iowa leading in assists, but Ohio State pulled ahead with better shooting efficiency, particularly from the three-point range.